Poblano Chile Rellenos

Submitted by Maden Texas

"Recipe courtesy Michael Fennelly from Food Network."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces beer
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh corn kernels
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
• 6 poblano peppers, charred and peeled
• corn oil, for frying
• sour cream, as accompaniment
• lime wedge, as accompaniment

directions

1. Combine 1 cup of the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the beer, whisking until the batter is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic, and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Allow to cool, add cheese, and set aside.
3. Make an incision the length of each chile and remove the stems and seeds. Stuff corn filling into chilies, and close with a toothpick.
4. In a large deep skillet, pour oil until half full. Heat over medium heat until hot. Dredge chilies in remaining flour, shake off excess, dip in batter, and fry until golden, approximately 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
5. To serve place on large dish and serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

Reviews

[Mr. D]

I don't like poblano deep fried but I do like the filing, I just like a firm pepper with a lot of pepper taste. If you do this recipe without the breading/deep fry and bake it with cheese and salsa across plus add in some cooked chicken it makes an outstanding stuffed poblano, since it is not deep fried allow sufficient time to bake til tender. Almost 1 hr at 375. Brown under the broiler to suit.