It’s Hatch Chile Season and today I’m teaching you how to roast these at home! It’s super easy and it allows you to enjoy that amazing roasted flavor all year long!
Can you eat Hatch Chile Pepper Skin?
Technically yes, you can but you may not want to. Many of these chiles are thicker than most which can make them tough to chew/digest. They are fibrous and can sometimes be bitter.
Other ways to roast hatch chiles
- Preheat the oven to 500 or set the broiler to HIGH.
- Line a rimmed baking pan with foil. Place the clean, dry peppers on the tray.
- Poke a few holes into the peppers (so they don’t explode).
- Broil for 4-6 minutes on each side. Once charred all over, place in a heat-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Place a wire baking rack over your burner grate. Put the flames to medium and place a pepper on top of the grates.
- Char for 4-6 minutes per side. Once charred all over, place in a heat-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
HATCH CHILE BASICS: What You Need to Know About Hatch Chile/Roasting, Peeling, & Freezing
Can you eat Hatch chiles raw?
They can be eaten raw, or cooked without having to roast and peel the skins. Hatch chiles have a crisp, bitter flavor similar to an Anaheim chile. There’s a lingering pungent flavor, similar to green onions. Cooking them does enhance their sweetness, also drawing out additional flavor compounds.
Do Hatch chiles need to be blistered?
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on fresh Hatch chiles, they will need to be blistered, in order to remove the tough outer skin. According to New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute, blistering can be done via one of three different methods: the oven or broiler method, the stovetop method, or the outdoor grill method.
How do you remove Chiles from Hatch peppers?
Put on a pair of plastic gloves. After about 15 minutes have passed, you may take the chiles out and gently peel off the skin, removing the tops and the seeds. This removes the natural oils and juices from the Hatch peppers and will reduce the flavor.
Are Hatch green chiles Hot?
When it comes to green chiles, the most frequently used ones are Hatch green chiles, which is a type of Anaheim pepper that grows in Hatch, New Mexico. Heat-wise, Hatch peppers come in a wide range, ranking anywhere from the mildness of a poblano pepper, to as hot as jalapeños, all while packing a smooth, earthy flavor.