Serrano Vinegar Food

MEXICAN PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the stems off the chiles then slice the chiles in quarters lengthwise. Leave the seeds and veins.
• Chop the onion into 1/2" pieces.
• Cut the carrot into 1/4" rounds.
• Coarsely chop the garlic.
• Layer the vegetables and the spices in the canning jar.
• Cover the vegetables completely with apple cider vinegar. Put the lid on the jar.
• Place the jar in the refrigerator. Every three days give the jar a gentle shake to ensure that the vegetables cure evenly.

SPICY SERRANO HOT SAUCE - RECIPE

Steps:

• First, ferment the serrano peppers. Process your fresh peppers in a food processor. If you don't have a processor, use a mortar and pestle or simply rough chop them. Pack them into a jar, leaving at least 1 inch of head space. The peppers may rise a bit when fermenting.
• Next, mix 1 quart unchlorinated water with 3 tablespoons sea salt. Pour just enough brine over the peppers to cover them, pressing them down a bit as you go. Discard or save any remaining brine for another use. It is important to keep the peppers covered with brine to avoid spoilage. Check this daily.
• Screw on the lid and set the jar away from direct sunlight to ferment for at least 1 week. Ideal temperatures are between 55-75 degrees F. The most active fermentation period is between 1-2 weeks, sobe sure to monitor it during this time. "Burp" the jars often by unscrewing the lid a bit to let out some of the accumulating gases. Or, use an airlock or membrane for easier fermenting. See our page, "How to Make Fermented Pepper Mash", for further instruction.
• After 1-2 weeks, the fermenting activity will diminish and the brine will turn cloudy and taste acidic.
• Pour the fermented serrano peppers, including the brine, into a pot along with garlic, vinegar and tequila. Bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. NOTE: If you feel the brine will make your hot sauce too salty, you can strain the peppers and use fresh water instead, just enough to cover the peppers in the pot. Or, use a combination of brine and fresh water.
• Cool slightly then add to a food processor with the lime juice. Process until smooth.
• Strain the mixture to remove the solids, if desired. Pour into hot sauce bottles and enjoy.

SWISS CHARD WITH SERRANO CHILE VINEGAR 2

Steps:

• Tear the Swiss chard leaves from the thick white stalks. Discard the stalks, coarsely chop leaves and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the onions and cook in the rendered fat until soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the Swiss chard, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat the leaves in the fat. Cook until the leaves have completely wilted. Add the bacon back to the pan and toss to combine. Add the Serrano Chile Vinegar and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Serve with additional vinegar on the side.
• Bring the chiles, vinegar and a teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, cover and let steep at room temperature. Cool in the refrigerator. Strain through a fine strainer into a bowl or glass jar.

BEER BATTER FISH AND SPICY CHIPS WITH LEMON-HABANERO TARTAR SAUCE AND SERRANO VINEGAR

Steps:

• Spicy Chips:
• Whisk together the salt, ancho and chili de arbol powders in a bowl. Set aside.
• Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices then cut each slice into 1/4-inch thick fries. Place fries in a large bowl of cold water.
• Heat oil in a large, straight sided skillet to 325 degrees F. Drain fries in batches on paper towels. Fry each batch for 3 to 4 minutes until a pale blonde color forms and remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
• Just before serving, increase the heat of the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with the spices and chopped cilantro.
• Fried Fish:
• Preheat a deep-fryer or a deep pot filled halfway with oil to 360 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and beer in a large bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes. Fold in the egg whites.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Season the fish with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, tap off excess then dip the fish in the batter and fry in batches until golden brown on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Serve with, Chips, Lemon-Habanero Tartar Sauce and Serrano Vinegar.
• Bring the lemon juice to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
• Combine cooled lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovy and habanero in a food processor and process until combined. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the cornichon and capers and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Bring vinegar to a simmer in small saucepan. Add the chiles and salt, remove from the heat and transfer to a glass bottle or jar. Let sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours.

SERRANO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mince the serrano peppers. Combine half of the minced pepper, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Process until serrano pepper has been fully blended. With machine running, add olive oil until combined and mixture is thick. Use the remaining minced serrano pepper as a garnish.

BOBBY FLAY'S FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Fill a deep-fryer or a deep pot halfway with oil, and preheat to 325°F.
• Drain the fries in batches on paper towels. Fry each batch until a pale blond color, 3 to 4 minutes, and remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• Raise the oil temperature to 365°F.
• Whisk 2 cups of the rice flour with 1 cup cold water in a medium bowl, and season with salt, pepper, and the 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder.
• Put the remaining 1 cup flour on a large plate and season with salt and pepper. Season the fish fillets on each side with salt and pepper, and lightly dredge them in the seasoned flour, tapping off any excess. Working in batches, dip the fish in the batter and fry until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
• Raise the oil temperature to 375°F. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder with 1 tablespoon salt in a small bowl.
• Fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and season with the chile mixture and the cilantro.
• Serve the fish and chips in baskets, with the tartar sauce and vinegar on the side.
• Bring the lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Whisk in the honey and let cool.
• Combine the reduced lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovies, and habanero in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl, and stir in the cornichons and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Bring the vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the chiles and salt, remove from the heat, and transfer to a glass bottle or jar. Let sit at room temperature for 8 hours before refrigerating.

SWEET SERRANO VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (2.9/5)

Steps:

• Chop serranos in big chunks and then chop in a food processor or blender. Add all other ingredients except oil and blend. Then add oil and pulse until well blended.