[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"
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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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