Ancho Chile Relleno Recipe

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Ancho Chile Relleno
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  1. Purée tomatoes, onion, and garlic with water and 3/4 tsp salt in a blender until smooth. Strain through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add tomato mixture (it will spatter) and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly and a pool of oil forms around bubbles, about 20 minutes. Stir in enough of boiling-hot water to reach the consistency of a thin broth. Season with salt. Keep warm over low heat.
  3. While sauce simmers, slit 1 side of each chile lengthwise and remove seeds and veins, keeping chiles intact. Fill each chile first with about 3 Tbsp packed Oaxaca cheese and then with about 2 Tbsp queso añejo and close chiles around filling as well as possible.
  4. Put flour in a wide bowl and carefully dredge chiles in flour (make sure filling doesn't fall out), gently knocking off excess, and reserve on a plate.
  5. Heat remaining cup oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  6. Meanwhile, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until they just hold soft peaks. Beat yolks briefly to loosen, then fold into whites with a rubber spatula gently but thoroughly.
  7. Working in batches of 3, dip floured chiles, one by one, in egg batter to coat, transferring to skillet. Fry chiles, turning once with a slotted spoon, until batter is golden all over, about 1 minute. Transfer chiles as fried to warm tomato broth, turning to coat, then let stand 2 minutes so they absorb some of broth. Serve chiles with broth.
  8. Note: Look for chiles that are soft and pliable enough not to need soaking.
  9. Chiles can be stuffed and coated with flour 1 day ahead and chilled.
  10. Tomato broth can be made 1 day ahead and chilled (covered once cool). Bring to a bare simmer before frying chiles.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 656.65 Kcal (2749 kJ)
Calories from fat 562.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.51g 96%
Cholesterol 189.85mg 63%
Sodium 463.56mg 19%
Potassium 455.68mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.94g 3%
Sugars 6.02g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 18.09g 36%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 37%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 383.7mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.63 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.91g 96%
Cholesterol 45.28mg 63%
Sodium 110.57mg 19%
Potassium 108.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 2.13g 3%
Sugars 1.44g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 7%
Protein 4.32g 36%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 37%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 91.5mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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