Rio Grande Egg Puffs Recipe

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Rio Grande Egg Puffs
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  1. For the sauce, warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chile, breaking it into lumps. Gradually pour in 1 quart of water, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it coats a spoon thickly. (The sauce can be made several days ahead, then cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat before proceeding.)
  2. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a nonplastic mixing bowl and the yolks in a separate medium bowl. Whisk the yolks lightly, just to combine, then add the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until they are stiff but not dry. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites. It's fine to have a few streaks remaining.
  4. Heat 1-inch of oil to 375 degrees F in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Drop a large spoonful of the batter gently into the oil. Within seconds it should puff up to be about double in size. Fry briefly until golden-brown and crisp, turning as needed to cook evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Cut into the fritter to verify that is has cooked through but is still moist with a nearly melting center. Adjust the oil temperature a bit if necessary to get the desired result. Fry the remaining fritters a few at a time until all the batter is used. Spoon chile sauce on a platter and arrange the fritters over it. Serve immediately, passing any remaining sauce separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.31 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.63g 12%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 463.25mg 19%
Potassium 172.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.31g 3%
Sugars 2.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 7%
Protein 7.88g 16%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 34.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.03 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.9g 12%
Cholesterol 265.55mg 62%
Sodium 661.37mg 19%
Potassium 246.72mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.72g 3%
Sugars 2.91g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 7%
Protein 11.26g 16%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 9%
Calcium 48.6mg 3%

* 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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