Mexican · main
Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos reads umami 3.8, sourness 3.7 and fruity 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican main, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 3.8 · Sourness 3.7 · Fruity 3.3 · Richness 3.2 · Salinity 3.0 · Heat 2.9 · Sweetness 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Earthy 2.2 · Citrus 1.9 · Bitterness 1.0 · Nutty 0.8 · Floral 0.7 · Allium 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 4 poblano chiles
- 8 oz Chihuahua
- 4 eggs separated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups tomato salsa
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 50 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 59.3 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 3.9 g fat, 5.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Roast, peel, and carefully seed poblano chiles, keeping them whole.
- Stuff each chile with cheese, then dust lightly with flour.
- Dip in a batter of stiff-beaten egg whites folded with yolks, fry until golden on all sides, and serve in a light tomato broth.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.