Rick Bayless "Mexico: One Plate at a Time" Episode 702: Chiles Rellenos - The Stuff of Passion
At the romantic San Angel Inn, a lush hacienda-turned-restaurant in Mexico City’s Coyoacán District, Rick enjoys what might just be the most passion-infused food in the Mexican canon: a quintessential plate of perfect chiles rellenos. From there, we visit La Merced - the sprawling, spectacular central market that’s the culinary soul of a city with 20 million mouths to feed - where chiles are bought and sold by the thousands.
Americans are passionate about chiles rellenos, too. Just ask Rick’s customers at Frontera Grill, where only a lucky few who line up on the street get to enjoy them each night before the supply runs out. In the Frontera kitchen, Rick offers a detailed lesson on how they’re made - a labor of love that involves many carefully choreographed steps of roasting, filling and sauce prep, stuffing, battering and frying.
Then it’s time for a crash course in chiles at the National University of Mexico in a visit with Ricardo Muñoz-Zurita, a renowned chef and food anthropologist who literally wrote the book on chiles relleno - a popular cookbook devoted to the subject - and runs a cutting-edge restaurant right on campus. The two friends share Ricardo’s latest twist on chiles rellenos: an ancho stuffed with plantains. Back at home, Rick explains that chiles rellenos don’t have to mean hours of prep time. And to prove it, he shares his recipe for Shrimp Chile Rellenos Grilled in Corn Husks.
Next, we’re off to ’re passionate about chiles rellenos, this relleno roller coaster ride will leave you feeling thrilled, surprised - and stuffed.
Recipes from the Episode
Classic Chiles Rellenos: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/cl...
Stuffed Ancho Chiles with Red Wine Escabeche: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/ri...
Shrimp Chiles Rellenos: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/sh...
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I'm always happy when a chef shows people that rellenos aren't always just stuffed with cheese. And I love the use of the corn husks - I can never get the toothpick to hold my rellenos together, so I'll be trying this trick! Thanks, Rick - another great video/show.
Love every dish you make Chef Rick. You're a great instructor and story teller. I've loved you for years❤
@rickbayless
26 күн бұрын
Thank you!
In my Abuelita’s kitchen (Aguascalientes) she used Anaheim chilies stuffed with cheese. No sauce… ever. I do the same. Scrumptious!
You do make me wish to travel to Mexico. Those savory spicy flavors mixed with veggies on the sweet side have to be joy to consume with the local wine or mezcal. You are a true ambassador of food for Mexico. Thanks for another great video.
Rick's the man🤟👊
I like the way you explain the recipe. I always learn something new thanks for your time and to bring the Mexican culture. 👍🏻
Tengo muchos años que sigo sus programas de recetas deliciosas y nunca lo vi de traje interesante, que delicia de chiles rellenos; gracias por compartir, bendiciones para usted, y todos ustedes
So. Many. Variations on the theme of stuffed peppers. Wow Rick. Wow! I am endlessly fascinated.
You are a Rock Star in that suit! Love your videos!
Thank you for explaining the food so deeply. I really want a good chile relleno. My Nina used to make some good ones. It's been over twenty years since I have been blessed with her rellenos. Thanks for reminding me of a good time with a special person.
❤I love your show and cookbooks. I live in Oklahoma, moved, and retired from Indiana. Thank you
Chiles rellenos are heavenly. Love all varieties.
I love chiles rellenos! It certainly takes awhile to make, but it's so worth it! I usually blister, peel and stuff the peppers, place in the fridge overnight. Then the next day I'll batter and fry them up! Perfecto!
Hello, I'm soooooo happy to be the first one. Of course I will make your chiles rellenos. No surprises with any of your recipes. All of them are delicious, like your tamales, tacos Ensenada, enchiladas, etc. TY. Oh, and I just remembered I made your delicious mole. Also I will make the tacos de canasta pretty soon.
@rickbayless
26 күн бұрын
I hope you enjoy! Developing the Tacos de Canasta recipe was a real treat -- you'll have to let me know how it goes!
Thank you Chef!
Love these episodes ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Chef Rick. You do Mexico so proud, Que orgullo. (‘: you’re invited to the carne asada for sure.
Chili rellenos are my favorite. I make a great one too. I prefer the chili's when they have not been fried in grease to remove the skins. They taste bad(like the grease) and are slimy most of the time. I take the time to grill mine or buy them roasted and remove the skins myself. The great flavor of the chili remains for a wonderful experience!! I know restaurants need an easy, quick way to do it, but...
Absolutely love chili rellenos. Years ago I started making dough-less versions, will love trying these. 😊
Husk trick - beautiful!
Me gusto tu receta es una excelente idea para una carne asada, algo nuevo, felicidades !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the recipes, Rick. I have loved watching your show since it began. I am never disappointed. Though I know how to cook well, I always learn new things from you. Gracias por todo.
@hansupk8155
27 күн бұрын
I LOVE Chile rellenos in all its form. Thank you for showcasing these beloved chiles, stuffed with goodness
Amazing video. Thank you so much for making this one. I grow Anaheim and Poblano chiles and have been making your replies with them for years. These new recipes will take the game up one level!
That chile relleno looks delicious shoutout to Richard the Chef I have to visit one of Ricks restaurants.
I really love this idea. Thanks Chef. Soon I will try this at home. Then I'll at least do it at wine dinners, and so forth. Wow. Technique is everything, as usual.
Thank you.
Great video! - RealSkipBayless
the corn husks are a great idea
I make a form of grilled Chiles rellenos. I do the boat method splitting the poblano lengthwise. Filling them with beans rice and cheese
The only time that I visited another country was when Dad drove Mom and I to Tijuana.
A night in Tunisia! Wrong bridge 😅
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Hey Rick are these episodes available on any streaming service?
I have heard that rinsing peppers after roasting destroys all the roast flavor you worked hard to get
@rickbayless
26 күн бұрын
If you use just a bit of water (not soaking them), the peppers will absolutely keep all that roasted, wood-fire flavor. But you can clean the peppers without water if you prefer!
@josetadeo4649
25 күн бұрын
@@rickbayless The GOAT himself responded! I will be making some chiles rellenos with shrimp tonight!
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Okay Rick on the side of a skyscraper might be a bridge too far lol
23:15 I lived in El Paso back in the late 80’s. Mezcal was a cheap way to drink according my grad student friends (I was attending UTEP). Never developed a taste for it.
@Gonzalodestroyer
27 күн бұрын
Mezcal is like vodka or whiskey, a cheap one usually are just meh
@rickbayless
26 күн бұрын
A lot has changed in the Mezcal world since the 80's, and it's never too late to give it a try! There are lots of excellent starter mezcales out there, too, if you are put off by the smoky flavor or high proof.
@ellenspn
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Rick. I think about my time in El Paso and how much I missed.
What a waste of shrimp you won't taste any shrimp with that with cheese