MARTHA'S CHILES RELLENOS :::GWHP32A

      Title: MARTHA'S CHILES RELLENOS :::GWHP32A
  Categories: Ethnic, Tex-mex, Dairy, Family
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       1 x  Monterey Jack cheese
       1 x  Whole chiles; fresh or cannd
 
 MMMMM------------------FOR EVERY 2 CHILES ALLOW-----------------------
       1 ea Egg;separated
       1 tb Flour
       1 x  Oil-1 1/2" deep in skillet
 
 MMMMM-----------------RANCHERO SAUCE-SEE RECIPE----------------------
  
   Cut the cheese into oblong pieces about an inch wide and 2 inches
   long, and place inside the peeled chiles. (see note following
   directions) Beat the eggwhites until stiff. Beat the yolks in a
   separate bowl, combining with the flour. Lightly fold the yolk
   mixture into the whites. Drop the peppers into the mixture, one by
   one. Heat the oil in the skillet to moderately hot, then picking the
   chiles up with a spoon, place them in the pan, and fry until golden
   brown on both sides. Serve piping hot, topped with Ranchero Sauce.
   (recipe to be posted) Note: If you are using fresh chiles, they must
   be peeled, as the batter will not adhere to the slick skins of the
   chiles. Do this by charring the chiles either over an open flame or
   under the broiler. Then steam them in a hot towel, and when they are
   cool enough to touch, remove the skins. I got this recipe from Martha
   Campbell, a mexican senorita who had married a friend of ours, and
   was our neighbor back in the '50s. She was an excellent cook, and
   gave me many fine recipes. Chile Rellenos are often made with other
   stuffings than cheese. I have other recipes where they are stuffed
   with meat, sardines, rice, and a combination of meat and vegetables.
   Martha often made this same recipe using bell peppers. Actually, any
   pepper and almost any stuffing can be used, according to your
   personal tastes. Whatever cheese or other stuffing you choose, they
   are delicious! -----Barb
          12/08/91        9:16 PM
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