The filling makes enough for at at least 15 jalapeños so cut it in half. Also needs a sprinkle of kosher salt before stuffing. Queso fresca is rather bland. Cooked mine for 10 min. on med-low and another 10 on low for the second batch. Much better.
Stuffed Jalapenos
SERVES 4
El Topil restaurant in Oaxaca serves these with mezcal.
8 jalapeño chiles
1/4 lb. queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
1 small yellow onion, peeled, and coarsely chopped
1. Trim and discard stem ends of chiles (always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles). Scrape seeds and veins out of each chile with a thin-bladed knife.
2. Mash together cheese, cilantro, mint, and onions. Stuff chiles with mixture, dividing it equally between them.
3. Sauté chiles in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until soft and all sides are browned, about 15 minutes.
Ratings & Reviews (1)
Stuffed Jalapenos
Reviewed by Cecile on
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The filling makes enough for at at least 15 jalapeños so cut it in half. Also needs a sprinkle of kosher salt before stuffing. Queso fresca is rather bland. Cooked mine for 10 min. on med-low and another 10 on low for the second batch. Much better.
Rating: 2
