Bon Appetit/May 2003

Fried Serrano Chile Salsa (Salsa De Chile Serrano Frito)
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3/4 cup N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup olive oil 6 green serrano chiles 1 3/4-inch-thick slice from medium-size white onion
1/2 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt



1 Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 minutes. Remove chiles from oil. Cool chiles and chile oil completely.
2 Line large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side. Cool.
3 Cut stems off chiles. Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons chile oil in blender; chop finely. With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil and blend until thick.

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