"These chiles rellenos are filled with melted queso Oaxaca coated in a delicate, soft, but slightly crispy coating topped with a warm ranchero salsa...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 jalapeño
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2 chiles güeros or sweet mini peppers
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup chopped white onion
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1/2 celery stalk (chopped)
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3 small tomatoes (chopped)
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1 clove garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups water
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salt to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (granules)
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12 large Anaheim (Hatch, or poblano chiles, roasted and peeled)
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4 cups sliced Queso Oaxaca (Monterey Jack, Muenster, quesadilla, or asadero cheese)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided)
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
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8 eggs (separated)
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 cups canola oil for frying