Description
Classic Chiles Rellenos are roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese, dipped in airy egg batter, and lightly fried until golden. This comforting Mexican dish is flavorful, crispy, and satisfying—perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 6 large poblano peppers
- 300 g mozzarella cheese or mild white melting cheese, cut into sticks
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, finely blended
- ¼ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Roast poblano peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler until skins are blistered. Place in a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Peel off skins carefully, avoiding tears. Make a slit and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with cheese and press closed gently.
- Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add yolks one at a time, folding in gently with salt.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Dip stuffed peppers into batter and fry until golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- For optional sauce: heat oil in a pan, sauté onion, then garlic. Add blended tomatoes, salt, pepper, and cumin. Pour in water or broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve chiles hot with sauce drizzled on top, if desired.
Notes
- Dry peppers well before battering to help the coating stick.
- Use a mild cheese that melts smoothly like mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and keep oil temperature steady.
- Baking after a light sear offers a lower-oil alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chile relleno
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
