[CH] Poblano Pepper Rings

Linda Hutchinson (lipant@sympatico.ca)
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:40 -0500

Poblano Pepper Rings

Since poblanos make some of the tastiest chiles rellenos, it makes sense 
that they fry up deliciously. Why not dip these rings in guacamole?

  a.. 1 cup flour

  b.. 1 teaspoon salt

  c.. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  d.. ½ teaspoon cayenne powder

  e.. 3 cups vegetable oil

  f.. 3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeds and stems removed, cut into 
1/4-inch rings

  g.. 1 cup buttermilk

Combine the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne and mix well. Transfer the 
mixture to a plate. Heat the oil in a large pan until it just begins to 
smoke, then lower the heat slightly. Take the poblano rings 4 at a time, dip 
them in the flour, shake off any excess, then dip them in the buttermilk and 
back into the flour. Drop them into the hot oil and fry until lightly 
browned. Repeat with the rest of the rings and then drain on paper towels. 
Serve them warm.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Heat Scale: Mild

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Linda
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