Chile Rellenos

By JimMac

Ingredients

• Shortening
• Batter for Stuffed Green
• 12 large, peeled, whole green
• Chile (see below)
• chiles with stems
• Red or Green Chile Sauce*
• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese,
• cut into strips
• Batido para Chile Rellenos (Batter for Stuffed Green Chiles)
• Yield: Enough for 12 chiles
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk, approximately,
• more may be added for smooth batter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 4 inches of shortening in a heavy pan on medium-high heat.
2. Slit chiles open crosswise below stems.
3. Insert strips of cheese into chiles.
4. Dip stuffed chile into batter and fry in hot shortening until
golden brown. Drain on absorbent towels.
5. Serve with red or green chile sauce.

Batter:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cornmeal in a
medium-sized bowl.
2. Blend milk with eggs and add to dry ingredients. Mix well.
3. Proceed with step 4 of Chiles Rellenos recipe.