Chiles Toreados

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 11

Spicy and flavorful Chiles Toreados recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 -16 hot peppers ( either serranos or jalapenos are best )
	vegetable oil ( for rubbing chilis )
	coarse salt ( to taste )
	lime wedge ( optional )

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Chiles Toreados is a traditional Mexican appetizer that is made by blistering hot peppers in a cast iron skillet and then seasoning them with coarse salt. The heat from the hot peppers adds a spicy kick to any meal and is often served as a side dish to traditional Mexican cuisine. This appetizer is extremely easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients, making it a go-to dish for any occasion. Although this appetizer may be too spicy for some people, it is a crowd-pleaser and will be a hit with all spice lovers.

Instructions

1.	Heat up a cast iron skillet over high heat.
2.	Rub the hot peppers with vegetable oil.
3.	Add the hot peppers to the skillet and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are charred and blistered.
4.	Remove the hot peppers from heat and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
5.	Serve the Chiles Toreados with lime wedges if desired.

PROS

This appetizer is extremely easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

The spice from the hot peppers adds a flavorful kick to any meal.

CONS

If the hot peppers are not handled properly, they can cause skin irritation or burning.

This appetizer may be too spicy for some people who do not enjoy spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hot peppers contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure.
They may also aid in weight loss and boost metabolism.