chiles rellenos

Cheese-filled pepper dish

Chiles rellenos are a Mexican dish of poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, battered, and fried.

The name means "stuffed peppers" in Spanish.

The peppers are typically roasted and peeled before stuffing, then dipped in egg batter and fried until golden: We ordered chiles rellenos and enchiladas.

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roasted · battered · fried · cast iron skillet · Mexican · Mexican cuisine · salsa · queso · picante · red sauce · egg · crispy · melted · savory · Oaxaca · comida · street food · pepper

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