Guacamole
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.
Ingredients:
6 avocados peeled and pitted
1-1/2 onions chopped
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
2 limes juiced
4 Tbsp. olive oil
6 serrano chiles, chopped fine
salt to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl mash the avocados with a fork. Take the avocados and put them in the blender. Add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, oil, chiles and salt. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Take the pit of the avocado and place it in the guacamole to keep from turning brown.