Chile relleno
🇲🇽 A dish from Mexico
The chile relleno is a dish in Mexican cuisine that originated in the city of Puebla. In 1858, it was described as a "green chile pepper stuffed with minced meat and coated with eggs".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | large green chile pepper, cheese or minced meat, eggs, flour, tomato sauce |
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| 🔥Cooking method | roasted and peeled pepper, stuffed, egg-battered and fried |
| 👅Flavour & style | mild-spicy, savory, comforting |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | lunch or dinner main |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Chile relleno come from?
Chile relleno is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is Chile relleno?
The chile relleno is a dish in Mexican cuisine that originated in the city of Puebla. In 1858, it was described as a "green chile pepper stuffed with minced meat and coated with eggs".