LAURIE SMITH
Techniques

Making Chiles Rellenos

1. CHOOSING: Fresh anaheim chiles are preferred for stuffing but poblanos also work nicely.

2. COOKING: Char about 10 chiles over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning to blacken all over. Place in a paper bag, close, and steam 15 minutes. Rub off skin. Cut a slit lengthwise, stopping about 1⁄2" from tip. Scrape out veins and seeds.

3. STUFFING: Fill each chile with a 3" × 1" stick of monterey jack; you will need about 1 lb. of cheese in all.

4. FLOURING: Dredge chiles in flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. PREPARING COATING: Separate 4 eggs. Beat whites until foamy, add a pinch of salt, and beat until stiff. Beat yolks, then fold into whites.

6. COATING: Working quickly, dip chiles in eggs to coat.

7. COOKING: Fry chiles in 1" hot corn oil in a large skillet, turning to brown evenly.

8. SERVING: Drain on paper towels. Serve with Red Chile Sauce or sauce of your choice.

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