Fried Serrano Chile Salsa Recipe

fried Serrano Chile Salsa (salsa De Chile Serrano Frito)

source: Bon Appetit, May 2003

makes About 3/4 Cup.

serrano Chiles Give This Mexican Sauce Its Bite And Light Green Color. Use It On Warm Tortillas Or Grilled Meats.

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

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.

line A Large Skillet With Foil; Heat Over Medium Heat. Add Onion And Cook Until Softened And Blacked In Spots, About 5 Minutes Per Side. Cool.

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.

can Be Made 1 Day Ahead; Cover And Chill.





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