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Marinated Chile Güerito Peppers

by Lola Dweck
This chile güerito recipe is version of chiles toreados, but even more addictive. I've removed the skin, sliced them into rajas, and marinated them in lime juice and soy sauce. They’re my new favorite spicy snack!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time (For Chiles to Sweat) 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 39 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 30 chile guerito peppers about 1 pound
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup lime juice from about 5 limes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a cast-iron pan or comal with a thin coat of oil, over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add chiles. Turn chiles occasionally until browned and blistered all around. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan and how many chiles you make.
  • Remove hot chiles from the pan and place them in a bowl lined with a plastic produce bag. Loosely close the bag so that the chiles sweat. This makes the skin soft and easier to peel.
  • To peel peppers, pierce the chile with the tip of a knife to create an opening, and then remove the skin by hand. You can use gloves for this step, if desired.
  • Remove the stem of the chiles and then cut them in half or into slices. I leave in the seeds, but you can remove them for less spice.
  • Cover chiles with lime juice and soy sauce and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt before serving.

A Note from Lola

Handling chiles: Chiles gueritos range in heat from mild to spicy (although I've never had one that's super spice), so it’s essential to adjust the spice level according to your preference. You can remove the seeds and membranes of the peppers after peeling them to reduce the spice. Remember to use gloves or wash your hands well when handling peppers.
Low on soy sauce? Try using Worcestershire sauce or Jugo Maggi.
Out of limes? Try this recipe with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Just avoid using bottled lime or lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 328mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg
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