CHILIES RELLENOS (STUFFED
CHILIES)
 
8 green bell peppers or lg. Poblano chilies
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules
8 egg yolks
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
Fat for frying
1 onion, cut up
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 lb. Picadillo, heated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 egg whites

Broil peppers 2-inches from heat for about 15 minutes, turning often, until all sides are blistered. Place peppers in a paper or plastic bag. Close bag and let stand about 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.

Meanwhile, make tomato sauce: In blender container combine undrained tomatoes, onions, bouillon granules, pepper and cinnamon. Cover; blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Heat to boiling, simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm over low heat while preparing peppers.

Peel peppers; remove stems and seeds. Stuff each pepper with 1/2 cup of the cheese or 1/2 cup hot Picadillo. Set aside. Slightly beat egg yolks and water. Add flour and salt; beat 6 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold yolks into whites.

In a large heavy skillet heat 1/2-inch fat to 375°F. For each serving, spoon about 1/3 cup egg batter at a time into hot fat, spreading batter into mound with a stuffed chili. Cover with another 1/3 cup batter. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more, until underside is brown. Turn carefully; brown second side. Drain on paper toweling; keep warm in 300°F oven while preparing remainder.

 

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