How To Roast Peppers Or Fresh Chiles Any Type Or Variety Food

ROASTED FRESH CHILIES LIKE POBLANOS JALAPENOS BELL PEPPERS..

Steps:

• Stove top the most common method:.
• Place clean and towel dried Poblanos right on the open medium flame turning with tongs as it is charred.(black and blistered). Takes about 5-10 minutes depending on the heat of flame and size of chilies.
• Immediately place in a paper bag or closed container to steam for 15 minutes. Called letting the chilies sweat! This makes the skin easier to remove and cool enough to handle, as they continue to cook.
• On a Comal or heavy skillet:.
• Heat skillet to medium high.
• Place chilies on pan turning till charred being careful not to scorch as for they will have a bitter taste. Takes about 5-10 minutes depending on the heat of flame and size of chilies.
• Immediately place in a paper bag or closed container to steam for 15 minutes.
• In the Broiler:.
• Heat broiler to medium high.
• Lightly brush with oil.
• Place chilies in pan and place in broiler. Char as above.
• In oil:.
• This method is used for stuffing them a time saver when making many.
• Heat oil over medium high heat. Place 1-2 at a time in oil. using a slotted spoon to turn and fry till golden brown and skins swell about 5-10 seconds. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and use finger to peel off the skins.
• I like to dry peel so not to loose any flavor.
• But you can peel the skins under running water but do not soak them. Use a parring knife to remove any skin that won`t be finger removed.

HOW TO ROAST PEPPERS OR FRESH CHILES, ANY TYPE OR VARIETY

Steps:

• Rinse peppers or chiles and dry very well. Place a piece of aluminum foil on a heavy cookie sheet or broiler pan for easy clean up. Place them in a single layer on pan and place under the preheated broiler or on a grill. (If using an outdoor grill there is no need for a pan, just place them directly on grill rack).
• Watch them closely and turn only when they have turned black on one side. If you think you have burned them you are probably doing it right! Blacken the remaining side and remove from heat source.
• Using a pair of tongs transfer the blackened peppers or chiles to a paper or plastic bag (you could even use a pot with a tight fitting lid) and close bag well so condensation can build. You could also just lay a clean kitchen towel over the peppers or chiles and let the condensation work.
• Once they are cool to the touch, simply peel off the blackened skin and remove the stem and seeds and membrane inside. You can use a paper towel to get them cleaner but the small charred pieces add to the flavor in your dishes. Do NOT rinse with water for any reason!
• Now you can use them immediately, keep in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze them! I like to place them back on the pan in a single layer and freeze them that way,. Then transfer them to a zipper type bag and remove as much air as you can. Now you have individually frozen peppers or chiles and can remove just one or two as needed!
• If using hot peppers or chiles remember freezing them can increase their spiciness a little! That can be a good thing!
• NOTE: You can use this method for any type of pepper or chile just be careful to keep them separate for storing and using. I would also keep them from touching during the process to avoid transfer of spiciness to otherwise sweet peppers. Maybe roast together in a pan but let them "steam" in separate bags. Enjoy!
• OH AND BY THE WAY: If roasting hot peppers or chiles you may want to wear gloves to avoid getting the oils on your fingers and then in your face! OUCH!