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Fried- Chile Relleno Egg Rolls

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients


6 fresh jalapeno pepper
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
12 egg roll wrapper
Cooking oil for deep-fat frying
Cilantro (optional)
Chili peppers (optional)
Salsa (optional)



Recipe

Peel fresh jalapeno peppers; remove seeds and stems. Cut peppers lengthwise in half. If desired, cook peppers in a small amount of boiling water 2 minutes; drain well.
Cut Monterey Jack cheese into twelve 2 ¼ x 1 x ½-inch pieces. Place 1 egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Wrap 1 chili peper half around a cheese rectangle and place at one side of the egg roll wrapper. Roll up tucking in the ends while rolling. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers, chili pepper, and cheese.
In a heavy saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry rolls, a few at a time, for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or till lightly browned. Drain well. Keep warm while frying remaining rolls.
If desired, garnish with cilantro and chili peppers and serve with salsa for dipping. Makes 12