Recipe: Chilies Rellenos
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes
Description: Indulge in the rich flavors of Chilies Rellenos, a classic Mexican dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its combination of savory chorizo, sweet onion, plump raisins, and aromatic oregano, all stuffed inside roasted poblano chiles and enveloped in a light, airy batter. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is a delightful fusion of vegetables and meat, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes and prepared entirely on the stove top.
Ingredients:
- 1 chorizo sausage
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup salsa
- 6 poblano chiles
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 eggs
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 554.1
- Fat: 37.1g
- Saturated Fat: 12.3g
- Cholesterol: 207.5mg
- Sodium: 1244.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.2g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 27.5g
Servings: 6
Instructions:
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In a large fry pan, combine the chorizo sausage, diced onion, raisins, dried oregano, and salsa. Cook over medium heat until the chorizo is cooked through and the onions are tender, creating a flavorful filling for the chilies.
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Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
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Meanwhile, prepare the poblano chilies by cutting them open lengthwise and carefully removing the seeds, ensuring to keep the chilies intact.
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Fill each poblano chili equally with the prepared filling mixture, then gently roll them in flour, coating each chili evenly.
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In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until they form medium peaks, then gently fold in the egg yolks to create a light and airy batter.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
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Dip each stuffed chili into the batter, ensuring to hold onto the stem, then gently slide it into the hot oil. Cook the chilies in batches, frying about 3 at a time, and turning them occasionally to ensure they are golden brown on all sides.
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Once cooked, remove the chilies from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
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Repeat the dipping and frying process with the remaining stuffed chilies until they are all cooked.
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Serve the Chilies Rellenos hot, accompanied by fresh salsa for a burst of flavor. Enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish with your loved ones!
With its combination of succulent chorizo, sweet onions, plump raisins, and spicy salsa, Chilies Rellenos is a dish that delights the senses and brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in no time. Try this recipe today and savor the rich and satisfying taste of homemade Chilies Rellenos!
