154 serrano chily recipes

This is a really tasty taco dish. I was impressed at the ease of preparation, as well as the wonderful flavor.

Authentic Texas border chili with coarsely ground beef shank, chorizo, fresh serranos, and toasted cumin seeds simmered 4 to 6 hours in pureed tomatoes and beer. No beans. No apologies. This is the real thing.

Grilled salmon fillets rubbed with turmeric and black pepper, then topped with a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce loaded with garlic, serrano chiles, and green onions. Bold Southeast Asian flavors in 30 minutes.

Thai stir-fried beef with holy basil (pad gra pao) made with flank steak, serrano chilies, garlic, fish sauce, and fresh basil over lettuce. An authentic Thai street food dish with serious heat.

Authentic Mexican white rice using traditional technique: soaked, fried in oil until pale gold, then simmered in chicken broth with garlic and onion until each grain is fluffy and separate.

Roasted tomato and mint salsa with fire-blackened Roma tomatoes, serrano chiles, cilantro, fresh spearmint, lime, and orange zest. A smoky, herbaceous Southwestern salsa for grilled meats or chips.

Nam prik ong, Northern Thai tomato-pork relish with lemongrass, chilies, and dried shrimp served over sticky rice. Chiang Mai street-food staple built on fresh aromatics and pounded herbs.

Slow-simmered pork shoulder stew braised in beer with tomatoes, serrano chile, cumin, and cilantro. A hearty Mexican-style stew served over rice.

Banana-Green Mango Chutney pairs ripe bananas with unripe mango, fresh ginger, serrano chile, and raisins in a tangy sweet-hot sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Layered Creole vegetable casserole with okra, lima beans, corn, peppers, and tomato, topped with crumb-coated sautéed okra. A vegetarian gumbo-inspired bake that gets better the next day.

Dairy-free corn chowder built on coconut milk, fresh fennel, and lime zest, with serrano heat and a stock simmered from the corn cobs themselves for deep, milky sweetcorn flavor.

Warm lobster tacos pair seared lobster medallions, jalapeño jack, and shredded spinach in flour tortillas, served over a bright yellow tomato salsa with serrano and lime.

Acapulco-style ceviche with lime-cured turbot, avocado, green olives, capers, serrano and jalapeno chilies, and a splash of white wine and ketchup. A no-cook Mexican seafood appetizer.

Sirloin strips sautéed with mushrooms, serrano chiles, cumin, and a splash of dry sherry. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas with salsa, avocado, and yogurt. Fajitas in 20 minutes flat.

Chilled Avocado Soup with ginger, serrano chile, and lime, topped with cilantro cream and walnut oil-dressed julienned radishes. A layered Mexican-inspired cold soup that also works served hot.

Grilled mahi mahi with a spicy Asian pear salsa of plum sauce, serrano chili, cilantro, and honey. A Pacific Rim fish dinner in 40 minutes.