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Chile Rellenos
From Rivervalley.locallygrown
<p>This is a very good way to use chiles as a main dish or as a side along with other mexican type dishes.</p>Source: New Mexico State University Circular No. 396. (Entered by Jerry Markham)
Serves: six
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
12 ea.
Chiles with stems.
1 Lb.
Colby or cheddar cheese
1 ea.
Onion
BATTER
4 ea.
Eggs
3/4 tsp.
Baking Powder
4 Tbsp.
Flour
1/4 tsp.
Salt
Step by Step Instructions
- Peel Chiles, open small slit below stem and remove seeds. Combine cheese and onion. Fill chile carefully to avoid breaking. Dip stuffed chile in batter and fry in deep fat (360 - 365 degree) until golden brown turning once.
- BATTER
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat yolks until thick. Sift together dry ingredients and add to yolks, blending well. Fold beaten whites into yolk mixture. Dip stuffed chile in batter before frying.