Fundido

Serves: 5

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

50

Sweetness

56

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 medium

Poblano Pepper

1 large

Red Bell Pepper

1

Salt

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Char the peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler and then scrape off the blackened skin (do not wash)

2

Remove and discard the seeds and stems and cut into large dice and set aside

3

Grill or roast the onion, serrano chile and tomatillos until lightly colored and chop coarsely

4

Remove core and seeds from tomatoes and cut into small dice

5

Arrange half the sliced cheese in the bottom of 4 individual earthenware dishes and scatter all of the vegetables over the top

6

Sprinkle half the cilantro over this and season to taste with salt and pepper

7

Place remaining cheese over all and top with remaining cilantro

8

This can all be done up to a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve

9

To serve: place the filled dishes in a hot (425 degree) oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted and just beginning to color

10

Top with a tablespoon or two of the black bean salsa and garnish with the avocado and cilantro sprigs

11

Serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips if desired

12

Blanch the bell peppers in lightly salted boiling water for 5 seconds

13

Plunge into cold water to stop cooking and drain

14

Combine with rest of ingredients and refrigerate

15

Can be stored refrigerated and covered for up to 3 days