6 fresh Anaheim Peppers
1 package of queso Asadero cut into ¾ inch strips
2 large eggs separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup flour
1 cup of vegetable shortening- for frying
Preheat the oven broiler or use your comal and heat your peppers until they are charred and blistered on the outside. Place in a plastic bag while hot and set aside. This makes for easier cleaning. (15 minutes)
While the peppers are cooling peppers whisk egg yolks and baking powder in a bowl until combined
Remove skin from peppers and cut a thin slit down the side removing seeds and core.
Rinse off peppers inside and out pat dry and stuff with your strips of Asadero cheese
Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in whites into the yolk mixture
With flour in a shallow bowl
Heat pan with oil- begin rolling stuffed pepper in flour and dip into the egg mixture . Be sure to coat both sides of the pepper. Place in a frying pan turning until fully golden.
