Saturday, November 5, 2011

New Mexico

Rack of Elk, Ancho Chile Relleno, Tamale Cake, Apricots, Wild Game Reduction

-          Ancho– (AHN-choh) broad dried chile that is 3 to 4 inches long and is deep reddish brown. It ranges in flavor from mild to pungent. The rich, slightly fruity flavored ancho is the sweetest of the chile. In its fresh, green state, the ancho is called a poblano chile.

-          Relleno – (ray-en-OH) literally meaning, “stuffed chile,” it is a dish of Mexican cuisine that consists of a roasted pepper that is stuffed with minced meat, melted cheese, raisins and nuts, and covered in an egg batter or corn masa and then fried. It is often served with tomato sauce, but this can vary.

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