[CH] "Alligator Eggs"

raincrone@juno.com
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 22:23:39 -0400

 Sorry, but for some reason my 'puter will no longer render the tilde ~
over 
the N in "jalapeno".

 "Alligator Eggs"
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

36          large jalapeno chiles -- roasted and peeled 

2 ts        mayonnaise 
 2 ts        hot sauce, your choice 
 2 ts       minced capers 
 2 ts       minced green onions 
 2 ts       minced fresh parsley 
 1/2 ts   Dijon mustard 
 1/2 ts   horseradish 
              Salt & pepper 
 1/4 ts   paprika 

 Peanut oil [ed.--or corn or canola oil] for frying 

1 3/4 c     all-purpose flour 
 3/4 c        beer [or NA beer] -- room temp 
 2               eggs -- room temp 
 3 Tb         minced green onion 
 2 Tb         vegetable oil 
 1 1/2 Tb catsup 
 2 tsp       Worcestershire sauce 
 1 1/2 ts  fresh lemon juice 
 1 1/2 ts  baking powder 
 1 1/2 ts  salt 
 1 ts          cayenne pepper 
 
 Using small, sharp knife; cut 1 1/2 inch slit at stem end on side of 
 each chile.  Scrape out seeds; do not tear stems.  Rinse out chiles. 
 
 Drain on towels.  Mix next 9 ingredients.  Season filling with salt 
 and pepper.  Spoon about 1 t into each chile (do not overstuff; 
 chile should close).  Arrange chiles on baking sheet.  Refrigerate.
 
 Heat 3/4"  oil in heavy, large skillet to 350 degrees. 

Blend in remaining ingredients in large bowl.  Dredge each chile in 
mixture, coating completely.  Add chiles to skillet (in batches; do 
 not crowd) and fry until golden brown, turning once, about five 
 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve. 
        Source: Jim  Jim@DietAndFitnessOnline.com

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