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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

Method

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove chiles from oil.
  • Cool chiles and chile oil completely.
  • Line large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Cool.
  • Cut stems off chiles.
  • Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons chile oil in blender; chop finely.
  • With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil and blend until thick.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.)