Fried Serrano Chile Salsa

Name: Fried Serrano Chile Salsa
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 6 green serrano chiles; 1 3/4-inch-thick slice from medium-size white onion; 1/2 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

5 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
6 green serrano chiles
1 3/4-inch-thick slice from medium-size white onion
1/2 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Directions

1

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 minutes.
3

Remove chiles from oil.
4

Cool chiles and chile oil completely.
5

Line large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat.
6

Add onion and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side.
7

Cool.
8

Cut stems off chiles.
9

Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons chile oil in blender; chop finely.
10

With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil and blend until thick.
11

(Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.)