"This authentic chile relleno recipe is a traditional Mexican dish of flavorful chiles stuffed with cheese, battered & fried, then smothered in a homemade sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup corn oil
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1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
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4 garlic cloves
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1/3 cup flour
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6 roma tomatoes
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1 seeded and stemmed jalapeno pepper
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4 cups water, not broth!
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, crushed between your fingers
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1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
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1 bay laurel leaf
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1 pinch ground cinnamon
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1 pinch ground cloves
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6 large poblano chiles, fresh
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4 cups water
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4 teaspoons salt
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1/3 cup white vinegar
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6 ounces mild cheddar cheese
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2 cups canola oil, for frying
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6 separated eggs
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1/2 cup flour, plus one tablespoon for egg batter
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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sour cream
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fresh cilantro