Chileman Rellenos Recipe

No greater test is given to the chef than to make a good chile relleno. To make a scrumptious chile relleno, the chef has to combine three ingredients in perfect combination.The first ingredient is the green chile. The pod has to be of the highest quality, thick fleshed, and at the right heat level, my favorite is the ‘NuMex Joe E. Parker’ because it has these characteristics. Next, the stuffing, I have two versions one with cheese only, the other with cheese and shrimp. Finally, the batter must complement the other two ingredients. Just the right amount of salt and black pepper seasoning in the batter to enhance the combination, but not detract from the flavors of the chile and stuffing. A great chile relleno captures the essence of New Mexico.