Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑By‑Step Instructions
- Begin by broiling the Hatch green chiles. Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with foil to catch drippings. Place the chiles on the pan and broil for 10–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blackened and blistered.
- Once the chiles are charred, carefully transfer them into a plastic bag. Seal the bag and let them steam for 10–15 minutes.
- After steaming, remove the chiles from the bag. Gently peel off the charred skins, cut a slit down the side of each chile, remove the seeds, and secure the openings with toothpicks.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the egg yolks.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Dredge each stuffed chile in the flour mixture and then dip into the batter.
- Carefully place the chiles in the hot oil, frying for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- While the chiles are frying, blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender until smooth. Heat in a saucepan over medium until the sauce simmers.
Nutrition
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, place uncooked rellenos on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.