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Cheese-filled chiles rellenos in tomato sauce with Mexican rice

A traditional favorite

Chiles Rellenos

Roasted poblano peppers are filled with cheese, coated in a light egg batter, and served in a simple tomato sauce.

Prep35 min
Cook35 min
Total70 min
Yield4 servings

Step by step

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the poblanos until blistered. Cover for 10 minutes, peel carefully, and make one lengthwise slit in each.

  2. 2

    Remove the seeds without tearing the peppers, fill with cheese, and close with toothpicks if needed.

  3. 3

    Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes and season with salt.

  4. 4

    Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in yolks and flour, then lightly dust each stuffed pepper with flour.

  5. 5

    Coat the peppers in batter and fry until golden. Drain, place in the warm tomato sauce, and serve.

La Aguila tip

Choose straight, broad poblano peppers; they are easier to fill and keep closed while frying.

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