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!

(Source)

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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