Recipe for Cheese-Stuffed Chili

Cheese-stuffed chiles are a classic of Mexican cuisine, so you can't miss this traditional step-by-step recipe. The best part is that the batter and the sauce will add even more flavor to the stuffed chili, enjoy!
Ingredients
2
Servings
  • 2 Poblano chiles
  • 1 cup panela cheese, in fajitas
  • 4 tomatoes, in half, for the sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, for the sauce
  • 1/4 onions, for the sauce
  • 1/4 cups water, for the sauce
  • salt, for the sauce
  • pepper, for the sauce
  • vegetable oil, for the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, for the sauce
  • 5 egg yolks, for battering
  • salt, for the yolks
  • 5 egg whites, for battering
  • 1 cup flour, for coating
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • cilantro, for garnish
Preparation
45 mins
20 mins
Low
  • Roast the chiles on a griddle over medium-high heat until well charred, you'll notice the skin starting to turn black.
  • Peel the chiles with a knife. Then, make a cut in the center to remove the veins and seeds, fill with panela cheese, and close the chili with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out. Set aside.
  • Blend the tomato, garlic, onion, and water, then season with salt and pepper. Add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat and add the thyme, pour in the tomato sauce, and cook until it thickens. Set aside.
  • Use a fork to beat the egg yolks with a little salt in a bowl, then beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until they reach a stiff peak, add the beaten yolks, and fold in gently.
  • Coat the chiles in flour and egg. Pour enough oil into a deep skillet, and when it's hot, fry the chiles, remove from heat, and place on absorbent paper to remove excess grease.
  • Serve the cheese-stuffed chili on a flat plate, pour a little of the sauce, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

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