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JUDI’S RECIPES – WEEK 17 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hi Everyone,

Fall has arrived with a big bang. It’s hurricane season!  I hope it has little effect on you and yours.

This week we are getting poblano peppers. These are mild peppers, used in Mexican food. Chiles Rellenos are a warm and comforting dish for those cool fall nights. Not spicy,  but rich and enjoyable, these are also simple to make. This version is baked, not deep-fried, so it is healthier than the classic version.

CHILES RELLENOS

Ingredients

4 poblano peppers

1/2 c. cheddar, jack, or a mixture of the two kinds of cheese. You can also buy shredded Mexican cheese.

2 oz. additional cheddar cheese

2 eggs

1/4 c. flour

1/2 tsp cumin

3/4 c. milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Roast the peppers. Place each pepper directly on the burner on your stovetop. Using a medium flame, roast the peppers on all sides until they are blackened. Place the roasted peppers in a paper bag, close it, and steam the peppers for 15 minutes.
  2. When the peppers are cool eenough to handle, remove them from the bag and remove the skins by rinsing the peppers in cool water. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and veins. Run some cool water in the peppers to rinse out the debris.
  3. Stuff the peppers with the cheese and place them in a baking dish.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Mix the milk and eggs. Stir the flour, cumin, salt and black pepper into the milk and egg mixture and whisk. A few lumps are okay.
  6. Pour the miture over the peppers.
  7. Pour the additional cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake the peppers for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

HELPFUL HINT: You may be accustomed to eating this dish with tomao sauce on top. If you like that, you can get a small can of Mexican style tomato sauce in the ethnic section of most supermarkets amd grocery stores. Just pour this over the top of your dish before baking the peppers.

ANOTHER HELPFUL HINT: If you like spice, you can use pepper jack cheese, or you can sprinkle the top of the dish with cayenne pepper.

I hope you enjoy this.

Have a delicious week! Shana Tova to those who celebrate the Jewish New Year.

Best,

Judi