To Roast And Peel Large Chiles Food

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!

TO QUICK-ROAST AND PEEL CHILIES OR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Broiler method:
• Lay chilies or peppers, on their sides, on racks of burners (preferably 1 to a burner) and turn flame on high. Char chilies or peppers, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer chilies or peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered with plastic wrap, until cool enough to handle. Peel chilies or peppers (wear rubber gloves when handling chilies). Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs.
• Broiler method:
• Preheat broiler.
• Quarter chilies or peppers lengthwise, discarding stems, seeds, and ribs (wear rubber gloves when handling chilies). Put chilies or peppers, skin sides up, on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 2 inches from heat until skins are blistered and charred, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer chilies or peppers to a small bowl and let stand, covered with plastic wrap, until cool enough to handle. Peel chilies or peppers.

TO ROAST AND PEEL LARGE CHILES

Steps:

• Lay chiles on their sides on racks of gas burners, 1 or 2 chiles per burner, then turn flames on moderately high.
• Alternatively, put chiles on rack of a broiler pan 2 inches from heat.
• Roast chiles, turning frequently with tongs, until skins are blistered and lightly charred all over, 4 to 6 minutes (6 to 8 minutes if broiling). Transfer chiles immediately to a large bowl, then cover with a plate. Steam 20 minutes, then peel or rub off skin.

TO ROAST AND PEEL BELL PEPPERS OR POBLANO CHILES

Steps:

• Lay bell peppers or chiles, on their sides, on racks of burners and turn flame on high. Char peppers or chiles, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 3 to 8 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Put peppers or chiles on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 2 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until skins are blistered and charred, about 5 minutes for chiles and about 15 minutes for peppers.
• Transfer peppers or chiles to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Wearing rubber gloves when handling chiles, peel peppers and chiles. Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs.