Serrano Paste

5 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 serrano peppers, whole
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed (not head)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • water (a little)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the Serranos in a cast iron skillet on high heat or under the oven broiler until the skin is brown on the outside, turning occasionally, but do not burn.
  2. 2
    (Beware the fumes) Add the rest of the ingredients and grind in a mortar and pestle (or use food processor) until it is thick and pasty.
  3. 3
    Use water to bring to spreadable, pasty consistency.
  4. 4
    Enjoy on tacos, or add to soups.

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