Chile Toreado Recipe

Inspired by The FAB

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preparing the Chiles
Rinse the fresh serrano chiles under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2
Chopping the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop them. Set aside.
3
Preparing the Lime
Cut the lime in half and set it aside for squeezing later.
4
Chopping the Cilantro
Rinse the fresh cilantro under cold water, shake off excess water, and chop it roughly.

5
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
6
Searing the Chiles
Add the fresh serrano chiles to the hot oil. Sear them for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are blistered and slightly charred.
7
Adding Garlic
Once the chiles are blistered, add the chopped garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
8
Seasoning
Sprinkle the salt over the chiles and garlic mixture, stirring well to combine.
9
Finishing Touch
Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the chiles and toss to coat. Add the chopped cilantro and mix well.