Thursday, February 4, 2010

Peruvian Recipes, Rocoto Relleno or Stuffed Hot Peppers: More of Peru (Arequipa)!!!

Ingredients:


Peruvian Recipes, Rocoto Relleno or Stuffed Hot Peppers: More of Peru (Arequipa)!!!
  • 6 lg. rocotos (hot red peppers)
  • 1/2 kg.ground beef
  • 200 grms. soda crackers, crushed
  • cumin to taste
  • 100 grms. toasted peanuts parsley for garnish
  • oregano
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 potatoes, boiled
  • 12 Slices white cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and sugar

Preparation:

Clean the rocotos (hot red peppers), removingin sides and boil with salt and sugar, changing the water two or three times. Removes the hot red peppers and drain in a colander.

Filling : Brown ythe ground beef in a little oil. Add cumin, crushed crackers, onion, parsley and oregano. Once cooked use as fillinh for the rocotos in a baking dish together with the potatoes and cheese. Brush everything with the cup of milk and bake until browned.