Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers)

Ingredientes

• para the Peppers:
• 4 grande poblano peppers
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• para the Filling:
• 1 cup queso Oaxaca, queso fresco, o Monterey Jack queso, shredded
• 0.5 lb ground carne o shredded pollo (opcional)
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 cebolla, picado en cubos
• 2 cloves ajo, minced
• 1 Roma tomate, picado en cubos
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 tsp sal
• para the Batter & Frying:
• 3 eggs, separated
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 1 cup vegetable oil (para frying)
• para Serving:
• tomate salsa o ranchero sauce
• fresco cilantro, picado
• mexicano crema o sour cream

Instrucciones

1. 1Roast the Peppers
2. 21️⃣ Char the Poblanos – calienta a grill, sartén, o open flame y roast the poblano peppers until the skin is blackened y blistered. Place them in a covered bowl para 10 minutes, then peel off the skin. Carefully make a pequeño slit y remove the seeds, keeping the pepper intact. 🌶️🔥
3. 3Prepare the Filling
4. 42️⃣ cocina the Meat (If Using) – In a sartén, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio. saltea cebolla, ajo, y tomate until soft. Add ground carne o shredded pollo, season con cumin, oregano, sal, y pepper, y cocina until done. 🍖🔥
5. 53️⃣ Stuff the Peppers – Fill each poblano con queso rallado y meat (if using), then gently close the opening. 🧀✨
6. 6Prepare the Batter
7. 74️⃣ bate the Egg Whites – In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in egg yolks y sal to create a fluffy batter. 🥚
8. 85️⃣ Coat the Peppers – Lightly dust the stuffed poblanos con flour, then dip into the egg batter, ensuring an even coat. 🌶️🔥
9. 9Fry the Chiles Rellenos
10. 106️⃣ calienta the Oil – calienta vegetable oil in a deep sartén to 350°F (175°C).
11. 117️⃣ Fry Until Golden – Fry the battered peppers para 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown y crispy. Drain on paper towels. 🍳🔥
12. 12sirve & disfruta
13. 138️⃣ Plate the Peppers – sirve hot con tomate salsa o ranchero sauce, a drizzle de mexicano crema, y a sprinkle de fresco cilantro. 🌿🍅