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Conference turris::cooks

Title:	How to Make them Goodies
Notice:	Please Don't Start New Notes for Old Topics! Check 5.*
Moderator:	FUTURE::DDESMAISONSec.com::winalski

Created:	Tue Feb 18 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	4127
Total number of notes:	31160

3479.0. "Rusty Pelican fried mice" by COMET::DEVRIES () Thu Mar 05 1992 14:18

    Ate at a restaurant in Phoenix two weeks ago called the Rusty Pelican.
    On the menu they had an appetizer called fried mice.  It was a batter
    covered hot pepper fill with what I think was cream cheese.  There
    was a very hot creamy red dip that it came with.  
    
    Is there anyone out there that knows how to make their dip and
    how did they fill their very small chilies without removing the
    stems.
    
    Thanks if you can help.
    
    Betsy

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
3479.1		PATE::MACNEAL	ruck `n' roll	`Fri Mar 06 1992 15:47`	4
	� how did they fill their very small chilies without removing the � stems. They probably slit them lengthwise and then slipped the cheese in.
3479.2	Procedure for making?	CAMONE::BONDE		`Fri Mar 06 1992 17:00`	5
	These sound really interesting! Any speculation on what kind of batter is used? It would have to be fairly substantial, as the batter has to keep the cream cheese from leaking out during the frying.
3479.3	Chiles Rellenos?	TEMPE::MERRICK	Twilight Zonie	`Sat Mar 07 1992 09:14`	4
	Sounds like Chiles Rellenos. I have a recipe for it at home, I'll try to remember to bring it tomorrow and post it. Ellen
3479.4	A couple already here!	TEMPE::MERRICK	Twilight Zonie	`Sat Mar 07 1992 09:53`	3
	Better yet, check out note 620.3 and 620.5 Ellen
3479.5	A fried mouse by any other name...	CAMONE::BONDE		`Sun Mar 08 1992 20:41`	6
	...is a chili relleno! Gee, and I thought the fried mice sounded so unique! Oh well, thanks for the pointer.
3479.6		PATE::MACNEAL	ruck `n' roll	`Mon Mar 09 1992 13:37`	13
	� ...is a chili relleno! Not neccessarily. The typical chile relleno is an Anaheim pepper stuffed with cheese (beef, chicken, shrimp, etc), dipped into an egg batter, and deep fried. It is served as a main course. I've had some great appetizers which consisted of jalape�o peppers stuffed with cheese, breaded, and deep fried. These were definitely not chile rellenos. As for the cheese leaking out, not if it's done properly. American cheese can be breaded/battered and deep fried without losing its shape. So can mozzerella.
3479.7	I'll take the poblano	STAR::DIPIRRO		`Tue Mar 10 1992 08:28`	8
	Actually, in the southwest, a poblano chile is typically used. However, my wife prefers Anaheims (not as hot). So I usually use both. You can do the same thing with jalapenos if you're brave. At Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse, they're known as "Mexican Firecrackers" and you'll know why if you try them. I use toothpicks to hold the chiles together while frying. The cheese stays inside for the most part. Just remember to remove the toothpicks before serving!
3479.8	Go Directly to 620.*	PINION::HACHE	Nuptial Halfway House	`Tue Mar 10 1992 15:15`	12
	This Topic is writelocked. I believe that Annaheims, Jalapenos and Poblanos, all being chiles can be debated in the Chile Rellenos (sp?) note 620. It looks like the answer to the Fried Mice Question can also be answered there. Thanks, dm