Char on flame
Holding peppers, tomatoes, or tortillas directly over a gas burner or grill flame until the skin blackens and blisters. Imparts a smoky depth a pan can't match.
Used for
- chiles
- bell peppers
- tomatoes
- tortillas
In the kitchen
- use tongs and turn often
- blacken evenly without burning through the flesh
- steam in a covered bowl to peel
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