Chiles Toreados Recipes

CHILES TOREADOS

Steps:

• Preheat a comal, griddle, or small cast iron skillet over medium high heat (these may also be grilled outdoors, just adjust cooking time accordingly for more intense heat).
• Slightly flatten whole chiles (the side of a large knife or cleaver works well). Rub each chile with a thin coat of oil, then roast them on the preheated pan for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until they begin to blister and char (turning occasionally).
• Remove roasted chiles to a serving dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt to taste, and squeeze lime wedges over chiles (if using).
• Serve as a bar snack, or as an accompaniment to grilled meats.

CHILES TOREADOS: FRIED CHILES WITH LIME-SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour enough vegetable oil in a medium heavy saucepan to come halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the chiles until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Mix the lime juice, soy sauce and oyster sauce in a medium bowl. Add the warm chiles and toss to combine. Chill until very cold, about 3 hours.
• The chiles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CHILES TOREADOS

Steps:

• Mix the lime juice, soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl; set aside. Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet to come halfway up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the chiles until golden, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add the warm chiles to the lime juice mixture and toss. Chill at least 3 hours.