Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos Recipe  

Authentic recipe for chile relleno that has been passed down through my family for many generations. 

INGREDIENTS

– 6 fresh Anaheim chile pepper – 1 (8 ounce) package queso asadero (white Mexican cheese), cut into 3/4-inch thick strip – 2 large eggs, separated – 1 teaspoon baking powder – ¾ cup all-purpose flour – 1 cup vegetable shortening for frying

In order to prepare the oven broiler, place the oven rack approximately six inches below the source of heat.   

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INSTRUCTIONS

After placing the peppers on the baking sheet that has been prepared, broil them for approximately ten minutes.

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Peppers should be rotated frequently with tongs in order to sear both sides.  

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After the peppers have been blackened, place them in a bowl and cover it securely with plastic wrap.  

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As the peppers cool, allow them to steam for around fifteen minutes.  

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To remove the seeds and the core from peppers, first peel the skin from each pepper, and then make a slit.

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The peppers should be washed both inside and out, and then dried with paper towels.   

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