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__Toasting Dried Chiles |
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Print this Recipe Dried chiles are used to add flavor, heat, and body to many sauces. Toasting is not always called for in a recipe, but when it is, it's an important step to give extra depth and flavor. After toasting, the dried chiles can either be ground into a powder, or soaked to soften the skin if they will be puréed for a sauce. Wear protective gloves to avoid irritation from the chile oils in the veins and seeds of the chiles. Do not rub your eyes or nose. To toast dried chiles: Wipe the dried chiles with damp paper towels to remove dust. If dried chiles are washed before roasting, they may be too wet to roast, so allow them to dry completely before roasting. Cut the chiles open with kitchen scissors or a small sharp knife. Remove and discard the stems, seeds, and veins. Heat a dry skillet or comal over medium heat. Put the chiles in the heated pan and press to flatten with a wide spatula to make contact with the surface of the pan. Toast, turning 2 to 3 times, until aromatic and chiles take on some orange color. Do not let the chiles get any black spots, which indicates it is burned, or they will be bitter. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This recipe comes from the Cook'n collection. Try Cook'n for FREE!
04- Techniques 02- Ingredients for the Mexican Pantry 01- Introduction 03- Kitchen Equipment 05- Menus 06- Mexican Cooking Glossary 07- Mail-Order Sources for Ingredients 08- About Author __Roasting, Peeling and Seeding Fresh Chiles __Roasting Tomatoes __Toasting Dried Chiles __Toasting Dried Herbs and Spices __Toasting Nuts and Seeds __Grinding, Blending, and Frying __Using Banana Leaves __Using Fresh Cactus Paddles __Pressing Tortillas __Hot Tamales For Every Taste __Handling and Preparing Cactus __Chicharrón, a National Snack __Fried Corn Tortilla Chips and Strips __Moles with Poultry __Making Beans Easier to Digest __Pan Tip for Baking Bread __Mexican Chocolate |
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