Chiles Rellenos a la Huasteca: Stuffed Chiles, Huas

Name: Chiles Rellenos a la Huasteca: Stuffed Chiles, Huasteca Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 chiles jalapenos, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined and sweated in plastic bag for 8 minutes; 2 quarts water mixed with 1/4 cup vinegar plus 1 teaspoon salt; 24 thin slices mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Feta, or fresh Mozzarella; Flour; 25 tomatillos, husked; 1 white onion, quartered, plus 1 white onion, coarsely chopped; 9 cloves garlic; 3 chiles chipotles or 2 chiles pasillas, lightly fried; Hot water; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; Salt, to taste; 1 quart vegetable oil; 10 eggs, seperated; Salt, to taste; Flour

Servings: persons

24 chiles jalapenos, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined and sweated in plastic bag for 8 minutes
2 quarts water mixed with 1/4 cup vinegar plus 1 teaspoon salt
24 thin slices mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Feta, or fresh Mozzarella
Flour
25 tomatillos, husked
1 white onion, quartered, plus 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
9 cloves garlic
3 chiles chipotles or 2 chiles pasillas, lightly fried
Hot water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
Salt, to taste
1 quart vegetable oil
10 eggs, seperated
Salt, to taste
Flour

1
Prepare the chiles: Slit chiles open on one side and soak for 1 hour in water with vinegar and salt to remove some piquancy.
2
Remove chiles from water and drain and dry them.
3
Stuff with cheese and roll in flour to coat.
4
Coat chiles with batter and fry over medium heat, turning once.
5
Remove chiles and drain on paper towels.
6
Keep hot in preheated oven.
7
To serve, divide hot sauce among 8 serving plates.
8
Place chiles in center of plate, on top of sauce.
9
Serve with hot tortillas.
10
Chiles also may be stuffed with shredded flank steak fried with onion and chiles or with mincemeat.
11
Prepare the sauce: Put tomatillos in a saucepan with quartered onion, 6 garlic cloves and chiles.
12
Cover with hot water and bring to a boil.
13
Cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
14
Cool and drain, reserving cooking water.
15
In a blender or food processor, blend these ingredients, adding chopped onion and garlic cloves.
16
Heat oil in a saucepan and fry sauce briefly.
17
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, seasoning to taste.
18
If sauce thickens too much, add small amount of cooking water.
19
Keep warm.
20
Prepare the batter: Heat oil in a saucepan.
21
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
22
Season with salt.
23
In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks with a bit of flour.
24
Fold into whites.

2641

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 chiles jalapenos, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined and sweated in plastic bag for 8 minutes, 2 quarts water mixed with 1/4 cup vinegar plus 1 teaspoon salt, 24 thin slices mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Feta, or fresh Mozzarella, Flour, and more.

Yes, Chiles Rellenos a la Huasteca: Stuffed Chiles, Huasteca Style falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chiles Rellenos a la Huasteca: Stuffed Chiles, Huasteca Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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