Chiles Rellenos Recipe

Recipe By Serious Eats

Chiles rellenosmexican-style stuffed and fried peppers in a roasted-tomato salsawas one of the first dishes i learned how to cook, using my dad's method. It mostly involved cans. Both my recipe and my technique have improved since those early days: i've experimented with various chili-roasting methods and dozens of batter recipes and techniques, and i've finally nailed that salsa. Here's what i've learned.

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Ingredients for Chiles Rellenos Recipe

  • As required For the salsa ranchera and chilies
  • 2 Poblano Peppers
  • 0.67 pound Roma Tomatoes
  • 0.33 Small yellow onion, split in 1/2, unpeeled
  • 0.67-1 Serrano Chilies
  • 2 Medium cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 0.17 cup Chicken stock or water
  • 0.17 cup Loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 0.33 tablespoon Lard or vegetable oil
  • None Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • As required For The Filling
  • 0.33 tablespoon Lard or vegetable oil
  • 0.33 Small Onion, Finely Diced
  • 0.33 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.17 pound Fresh mexican chorizo or ground pork
  • 3.33 ounce Grated jack, pepper jack, chihuahua, or cheddar cheese; 16 ounces if making smothered version
  • As required To fry
  • 0.67 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1.33 Large Eggs, Separated
Nutrition
value
1899
calories per serving
192 g Fat23 g Protein23 g Carbs23 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    192g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Carbs
    23g
  • Fiber
    23g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    23g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Fiber
    23g

Fats

  • Fat
    192g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    249mg
  • Iron
    8mg
  • Vitamin A
    4413mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    206mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    142mg
  • Vitamin E
    30mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    190mg
  • Manganese
    5mg
  • Phosphorus
    308mg
  • Selenium
    37mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Serious Eats