Chili Rellanos

You may remember a few weeks ago when I shared my Cinco De Mayo table here that I said Mr. B would be making homemade chili rellanos. They are one of my favorite meals he makes. I thought I would share with you his recipe

and the process he goes through to make them.

One of the most important ingredient is the chilis themselves. We get ours from the Farm Market Garden Center not far from our home. Every year at the beginning of August they bring in bushel upon bushel of fresh chilis of all different heat levels. They then start roasting them. If you have never experienced the smell of roasting chilis you are in for a treat!

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We usually pick up at least 2 pounds of chilis. Some mild, some medium and some hot. We bring them home and freeze them in meal sized portions. The 2 pounds usually last for a year. We are then ready to go get some more!

For this meal Mr. B used mild chilis. In the cold of winter is when we will use up the hot ones!

The rest of the ingredients are pretty simple. Some hot oil for frying, egg roll wrappers and shredded cheese. Traditionalists will use Queso Fresco cheese

but we like a marbled cheddar.

Mr. B starts out by laying out an egg roll wrapper. Next comes the roasted chili.

Add a pile of cheese.

He then folds it into the shape of an envelope,dabbing some water on the edges as he goes along to make sure they are sealed.

 All rolled up pretty.

We can usually get 6 or 7. Plenty for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day.

Now heat up several inches of oil until it is just starting to smoke, about 350 degrees. Place several of the rolls in at a time.

Cook for about 3 minutes then gently turn them.

Cook about 2 minutes more or until they are golden brown. Sometimes one will leak but don't worry, it will still be good!

(Doesn't the top one look like it's smiling?)

I always use the vintage oval plates I found thrifting back in October.

Served up with some green enchilada sauce, sour cream and more cheese,

along with refried beans, Mexican style rice and Mr. B's homemade guacamole!

A spicy feast fit for a Queen, made by her King!

 

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