Abalone Rellenos

Abalone Rellenos has long been one of my favorites. This recipe is my own variation from one a friend showed me years ago. Basically it involves rolling diced chili peppers and grated cheese into your ab steaks.

Ingredients

Preparation

Large round AB steaks from one or two abs
Bread Crumbs (plain or seasoned)
One can of diced chili peppers
Grated Monterey Jack Cheese**
Some of your favorite salsa
Cooking oil

Pound and bread your large round AB steaks according to the above recipe. Spread a spoonful of diced chili peppers in a straight line near the edge of each steak. On top of the peppers, sprinkle grated Jack cheese.* On top of this, spoon a small amount of your salsa.** Now roll up the steak with the peppers, cheese and salsa inside. Use two or three toothpicks to hold it together. Fry the rellenos in about 1/4 inch of medium hot oil. Roll the rellenos frequently for even cooking until the cheese is melted. This takes two or three minutes.

* You can substitute Mozzarella cheese for the Monterey Jack. I like the Jack because it has more flavor.
** The salsa may also be spread over (or in addition to)the cooked rellenos. Be careful not to use too much or it will smother the AB flavor.

Credit:

Me. As I mentioned, this is a variation of an old recipe someone once showed me.