Chiles rellenos in tomato caldillo
✦ Receta

Chiles Rellenos

Cheese-Stuffed Poblanos

Charred poblanos filled with molten cheese, cloaked in a lofty egg batter, drenched in a bright tomato caldillo.

75 min
Serves 4
VegetarianClassic
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✦ Antes de Empezar

Before you cook

How do I peel poblanos?

Char over open flame until blistered, steam in a bag 10 minutes, then rub off the skin.

Ingredientes· 8
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  • 4Poblano chiles
  • 300 gQueso Oaxaca or Chihuahua
  • 4Eggs, separated
  • 6Roma tomatoes
  • 1White onion
  • 2Garlic cloves
  • 500 mlChicken stock
  • 40 gFlour

Instrucciones

4 pasos
  1. 01

    Chiles

    Chiles

    Char, peel, and seed the poblanos through a small slit. Stuff each with a stick of cheese.

  2. 02

    Caldillo

    Tomato broth

    Blend charred tomato, onion, garlic. Fry the puree in oil, then thin with stock and simmer 15 min.

  3. 03

    Capea

    Batter and fry

    Whip whites to stiff peaks; fold in yolks. Dust chiles in flour, dip in batter, fry until deep gold.

  4. 04

    Termina

    Finish

    Nap chiles with warm caldillo. Serve with white rice.