Chile Torreados

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

24 jalapeno, guero or serrano chiles
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 limones (Mexican limes) or key limes, quartered
garlic salt to taste

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a griddle or frying pan. Blister the chiles until cooked through and slightly blackened. Remove the chiles and put them in a bowl of soy sauce. Sprinkle with lime and garlic salt.

Let stand about 30 minutes or up to 24 hours and serve.