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Spiced Chile Relleno in Adobo
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Spiced Chile Relleno in Adobo

★★★★★ 4.6 (418 ratings)

Our Chile Relleno leans on white onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished in Adobo.

Prep
10 min
Cook
23 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chile relleno
  • 4 oz white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1 cup ground cumin
  • 3 cloves corn tortillas
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chile relleno generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chile relleno and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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