Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Peppers
Batter
Pan
Sauce
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; grill or oven broiler; tongs; whisk or electric mixer; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Roast · About 10 min
- Broil peppers from 4 large poblano peppers, 250 g Monterey Jack, cut into strips until blistered, turning. Cover 10 minutes, peel, slit and remove seeds; fill with cheese.
Check: Look for this result: blistered, turning.
Batter · About 12 min
- Beat whites from 3 eggs, separated, 40 g plain flour, ¼ tsp salt to soft peaks; fold in yolks and salt. Dust peppers in flour, then coat with egg.
Fry · About 4 min
- Heat 500 ml neutral oil to 170°C / 340°F. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until coating is set and 71°C / 160°F. Warm 500 g tomato salsa and serve beneath peppers.
Check: Look for this result: coating is set and 71°C / 160°F.
Tips
- Keep the pepper slit small so cheese stays inside.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use mild pointed peppers if poblanos are unavailable.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
- For sauces and soups, add a little water if thick and reheat gently. Crisp coatings soften after storage.
Make ahead
- Measure the dry batter ingredients ahead. Mix the wet batter and give it only the resting time stated in the method; cook Chiles Rellenos close to serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Chiles Rellenos?
Keep the pepper slit small so cheese stays inside.
What can I substitute in Chiles Rellenos?
Use mild pointed peppers if poblanos are unavailable.
Can I prepare Chiles Rellenos ahead?
Measure the dry batter ingredients ahead. Mix the wet batter and give it only the resting time stated in the method; cook Chiles Rellenos close to serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
