Josefina's Chiles Rellenos
- 6 poblano chiles
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 lb mexican cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 5 fresh tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- cumin seed
- salt
- Roast the chiles on a griddle until they are completely cooked but not charred.
- Enclose the roasted chiles in a bag to sweat.
- In the meantime, make the salsa by liquefying the tomato, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, and salt in a blender.
- Put the salsa to simmer.
- Peel the outer layer of skin from the chiles, and make a small slit in each, leaving the stem intact.
- Carefully, take out the seeds from the chiles and fill each poblano with cheese.
- Add oil to large skillet over medium heat.
- Put egg whites in a bowl and beat until frothy.
- Add yolks and beat again.
- Put the flour on a plate and place the chiles in the flour until covered.
- Dip the chiles, one by one, into the batter and carefully place in pan with hot oil.
- Fry chiles on each side until golden brown but not burned.
- Place the chiles on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Serve with salsa on top.
chiles, eggs, mexican cheese, flour, vegetable oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/josefinas-chiles-rellenos-344304 (may not work)