Goat Cheese and Mushroom Chiles Rellenos with Red Chile Sauce

Name: Goat Cheese and Mushroom Chiles Rellenos with Red Chile Sauce
Yield: makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 8 large fresh Anaheim chiles; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1/4 cup minced shallot; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 6 cups assorted sliced mushrooms (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake); 1/4 cup imported dry Sherry; 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 8 4 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch pieces Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella cheese; Vegetable oil (for brushing); 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; large egg white, whisked to loosen; Red Chile Sauce (click for recipe); Sliced avocado; Crema mexicana or sour cream; Crumbled Cotija cheese; Anaheim chiles are also known as California chiles.; Crema mexicana is a cultured cream with the consistency of thin sour cream.; Cotija is a salty cheese that crumbles easily (if unavailable, mild feta can be used). These ingredients are sold at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

April 29, 2010

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