Fried Serrano Chile Salsa

Serves: 5

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

54

Sweetness

59

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat

2

Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 minutes

3

Remove chiles from oil

4

Cool chiles and chile oil completely

5

Line large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat

6

Add onion and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side

7

Cool

8

Cut stems off chiles

9

Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons chile oil in blender; chop finely

10

With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil and blend until thick

11

(Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill

12

) Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat

13

Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 minutes

14

Remove chiles from oil

15

Cool chiles and chile oil completely

16

Line large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat

17

Add onion and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side

18

Cool

19

Cut stems off chiles

20

Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons chile oil in blender; chop finely

21

With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil and blend until thick

22

(Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill)