From nancyaery@hotmail.com Tue Oct 2 16:45:12 2001 Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:40:08 -0700 From: Not The Real Nancy Newsgroups: alt.food.asian Subject: Crisp Stuffed Jalapenos * Exported from MasterCook * Crisp Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe By : New Hot Pepper Book Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Hot Hot Hot Rating Appetizers Totally Chili Pepper Cookbook Asian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 C Vinegar Salt 12 Whole Medium Jalapenos 12 Whole Small Cooked Shrimp Or Blanched Almonds 1/2 C Jack Or Panela Cheese -- Shredded All-Purpose Flour 3 Whole Eggs Separated Fresh Ground Pepper Oil For Frying With sharp knife, make slit along one side of each jalapeno, leaving stems intact. Remove seeds, if desired. Stuff each with 1 shrimp or almond and some cheese or entirely with cheese. Coat with flour. Beat egg whites with mixture until soft peaks form. In separate bowl, beat egg yolks lightly with 1 tablespoon flour and salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold into whites. Pour oil into heavy deep skillet to depth of 1 inch. Heat to 375 degrees F. Holding each prepared jalapeno by stem, dip into batter to coat. Drop into hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nancy