Ingredients

  • 8 green bell peppers or possibly lg. roblano chilies
  • 1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fat for frying
  • 1 sm. onion, cut up
  • 4 c. shredded Monterey Jack or possibly Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound (4 c.) Picadillo, heated
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 8 egg whites

Method

  • Broil peppers 2 inches from heat for about 15 min, turning often, till all sides are blistered.
  • Place peppers in a paper or possibly plastic bag.
  • Close bag and let stand about 10 min or possibly till cold sufficient to handle.
  • Meanwhile, make tomato sauce: In blender container combine undrained tomatoes, onions, bouillon granules, pepper and cinnamon.
  • Cover; blend till smooth.
  • Transfer to a saucepan.
  • Heat to boiling, simmer, uncovered, for 5 min.
  • Cover and keep hot over low heat while preparing peppers.
  • Peel peppers; remove stems and seeds.
  • Stuff each pepper with 1/2 c. of the cheese or possibly 1/2 c. warm Picadillo.
  • Set aside.
  • Slightly beat egg yolks and water.
  • Add in flour and salt; beat 6 min or possibly till thick and lemon colored.
  • Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form.
  • Fold yolks into whites.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat 1/2 inch fat to 375 degrees.
  • For each serving, spoon about 1/3 c. egg batter at a time into warm fat, spreading batter into mound with a stuffed chili.
  • Cover with another 1/3 c. batter.
  • Continue cooking 2 to 3 min more, till underside is brown.
  • Turn carefully; brown second side.
  • Drain on paper toweling; keep hot in 300 degree oven while preparing remainder.