Monday, July 27, 2009

How to Mince a Jalapeno

Just about every time I use jalapeno, I want it minced. You always cut it into rings and get overwhelming bites of jalapeno that ruin the delicate balance of the dish. No more. Today we are going to learn the skilled art form of jalapeno mincing. Let's begin:
Start by chopping off the ends. Cut it lengthwise. Take a spoon and run it between the skin and all that white seedy shit. If you are a total sissy you might want to wear gloves. If anyone sees you, however, they will definitely laugh at you for being such a pansy. Plus, the lacy floral apron will not help the situation.

Slice your skins into three strips. Chop width wise as finely as possible. If you really want to get crazy you can run the diced up jalapeno through a garlic mincer. This technique will ensure a nice mellow jalapeno flavor, rather than a mouthful of unpleasant heat. Don't get me wrong. I like my spicy food, but I like my balance better. Eat it.

11 comments:

Auri said...

picky picky...

Organic Meatbag said...

I ate that shit...I put them in my bowl of Count Chocula in the morning...

Cooking Asshole said...

@Auri
I just know how to do things properly.

@OM
No you didn't.

Auri said...

High and mighty... you should try roasting them sometime...

'Cuz I Felt Like It! said...

Don't cut it into strips and mince it! Stuff that shit with cream cheese and wrap it in bacon!!!!

Cooking Asshole said...

This is for salsas and shit, genius

Becky said...

OMG, I'm so not an asshole! That's how I do it, too!

Go me.

Cooking Asshole said...

Congratulations

Holly Jahangiri said...

"Unpleasant heat"? Who's the sissy??

Cooking Asshole said...

It's called balance, dumbass. I could out 'hot eat' you any day of the week!

yogermeister said...

heat and flavor balance go hand in hand and it is an idiot that doesnt understand flavor fucking always over rules massochism.
i love really fucking hot food but i still like it to taste good, so good the heat and awesome flavor will only make me want more.