tips, tricks & techniques

Oven-roasting chiles

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Clean the chiles thoroughly.
3. Place chiles under the broiler.
4. Turn once a minute until about 60 percent of the surface is blackened; about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Carefully remove from heat, place in a cooking bag, and let sweat for about 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Remove the skins.
7. Make a slit, and remove the seeds.

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