Chiles Rellenos with Shrimp, Rice and Goat Cheese in Walnut Sauce
Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com
Recipe Type: entree
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Ingredients
- 6 fresh poblano chiles, or green bell peppers
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 eggs separated
- flour
- vegetable oil for sauteing and frying
- Sauce:
- 1 cup walnuts, finely ground
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light cream
- 1 Tblsp sugar
- pinch of cinnamon
- salt
- Garnish:
- seeds from 1 pomegranate
- cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Walnut Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Salt to taste.
- Char the chiles over a gas flame or under a hot broiler, turning to blacken all over. Place chiles in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for about 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Peel off the blackened skin, being careful not to tear the flesh.
- Cut a slit down the length of each pepper, stopping ½ inch from the bottom. Scrape out ribs and seeds. Set aside.
- Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until translucent. Add the shrimp and cook until done, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from the heat and add the goat cheese and rice. Divide the stuffing between the 6 peppers, carefully closing each one.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Beat the yolks lightly with ½ teaspoon of salt and fold into the whites.
- Dip each pepper in flour and then in the egg mixture. Heat enough oil in a heavy skillet to cover at least ½ inch. Fry the peppers in more than one batch so as not to crowd the pan, until they are golden all over. Drain on paper towels.
- The peppers may be warmed in the oven if needed, at this point. To serve, place the peppers on a platter, mask with the walnut sauce and garnish with the pomegranate seeds and cilantro leaves.
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