Chiles Rellenos Recipe

by Yisels Kitchen

Chiles Rellenos Recipe

Are you ready to learn how to make one of the most beloved and traditional Mexican dishes, Chiles Rellenos? Look no further! This recipe is easy to follow and full of flavor. Poblano peppers stuffed with Mexican blend cheese, coated in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden, then smothered in a homemade red chili sauce, make for a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it alongside some Mexican yellow rice and you have the perfect dinner. Follow this recipe step-by-step and get ready to impress your family and friends with this classic Mexican dish. Let's get started!

Tips that may help before making the recipe.

• Make sure the eggs are room temperature before making the batter, that will help with batter consistency, a quick way to bring the eggs to room temperature is to place the eggs in bowl with warm water for 5 minutes.
• Also make sure that you  are using the proper whisk attachment for beating the eggs.
• You can also add only one egg yolk that will be enough for the egg batter, I personally don't like waist ingredients so most of the time I use all the egg yolks.
• The batter can be done without the egg yolk but for the best result I recommend using both parts of the eggs.
• You can also change the poblano pepper stuffing for any cheese you desire my suggestions are (panela cheese, Cotija cheese, Mozzarella Cheese and Mexican blend cheese)

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Ingredients

4 chiles Poblano

3 eggs

1/3 cup all purpose Flour

1 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese 

3 roma tomatos 

2 guajillo chiles

1 jalapeño chile

2 garlic cloves 

1/2 white onion 

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 cup water

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sal 

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a cast iron pan roast the poblano pepper for about 5-8 minutes on each side, then cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 5 minutes, that will help to soften the poblano skin.
2. Remove the poblanos from the pan add them to a bowl or ziplock bag make sure that it is sealed or covered.
3. Let the poblano pepper rest for 5 minutes.
4. After you let the poblano rest, gently remove the skin, and with the kitchen scissors open a small cut in the poblano big enough to stuff them, remove the seeds and wash them if necessary. 
5. Stuff the poblanos with cheese
6. Carefully Seal the poblanos with a tooth pick 
7. Cover the poblano peppers with all purpose flour and place them aside.
8. For the red chili sauce in a cast iron pan add the tomatoes, jalapeños, chile de árbol, garlic and onion, roast the vegetables for 5-8 minutes on each side.
9. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor, add oregano, oil olive, water, salt and pepper 
10. Blend the ingredients until you make a smooth sauce 
11. Pour the sauce in the same pan that you roast them, cook the sauce on low to medium heat until it becomes a semi-thick consistency, reduce the heat to low.
12. Mean while the sauce is cooking separate the egg whites from the yolk 
13. Then add the egg whites to a bowl and with a hand whisk or stand mixer until the eggs get  a whipping cream consistency 
14. Then add the egg yolks and keep beating until the ingredients are well combined, this will take about 5-10 minutes. Then set aside the egg mixture 
15. In a separate frying pan add  2 cup of oil preheat the pan at medium heat. 
16. Then dip the poblanos in the egg mixture, carefully place the poblanos in the hot oil, fried until golden in each side 
17. Repeat the same process with all the poblano peppers, place the poblanos pepper on a plate with a paper towel to remove excess of oil 
18. Lastly remove the tooth picks from the poblano peppers then add the poblano pepper to the red sauce, cook for 2 more minutes.
19. Enjoy!! 

A little History Abut Chiles Rellenos

Chiles Rellenos is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the state of Puebla. The dish typically consists of a roasted or fried poblano pepper that is stuffed with cheese or other fillings, such as meat or vegetables, and then coated in an egg batter and fried. The stuffed pepper is then served with a tomato-based sauce, which can vary in spiciness and flavor depending on the recipe.

The origins of Chiles Rellenos can be traced back to the early colonial period in Mexico, when Spanish conquistadors introduced a variety of new ingredients and cooking techniques to the indigenous population. The dish was likely created by blending Spanish and indigenous culinary traditions, and it quickly became a popular dish throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States.

In conclusion, Chiles Rellenos is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please anyone who loves Mexican cuisine. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a flavorful and spicy meal, Chiles Rellenos is the perfect choice. With a little time and effort, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home. So why not give it a try and see for yourself why Chiles Rellenos is one of the most beloved dishes in Mexican cuisine?

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