While not a quick weeknight dinner, chiles rellenos are worth the effort they require. Scorching the peppers concentrates the flavor into a deep, nostalgic flavor. The light and fluffy batter is the perfect pair with the melty, cheesy filling.
When I think about chiles rellenos, I think about Saturday nights with family, dinners out with friends, and generally being surrounded by love and community. While time intensive, the recipe is relatively simple and allows for a delicious home-cooked meal. Give this recipe a try and invite your friends and family over for a dinner that will fill everyone with joy.
Chiles Rellenos Recipe
Prep Time
X
Cook Time
1 hour
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 package queso fresco
- 3 eggs (separated)
- ¼ cup of flour
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- ½ onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Steps
1
Heat peppers over an open flame or under the broiler.
2
Once blackened, place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
3
Remove from the bowl and scape blackened skin off peppers with the back of a knife. Do not rinse the peppers as that will remove flavor.
4
Slice a slit into the pepper and remove the seeds.
5
Stuff with cheese or other preferred filling and close with toothpicks.
6
Place stuffed peppers in the fridge while making the batter.
7
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
8
Whisk yolks with a pinch of salt. Gently fold yolks into the whites, being careful not to deflate them.
9
Heat oil in a frying pan.
10
Coat peppers in a light dusting of flower, then dip into egg batter.
11
Fry peppers for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown, drain on a paper towel.
12
Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth until smooth.
13
Heat in a pan for 10 minutes or until darker in color.
14
Add salt and pepper to the sauce.
15
Spoon sauce onto a plate, place pepper on top, sprinkle with cilantro or queso fresco to serve.
Variations
- Stuff peppers with ground beef or chicken filling for a meat alternative
- Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes until set and golden for a healthier option