Black Chile Mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle chiles
- 1 ancho chile
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 large egg yolk, preferably from a pasture-raised egg
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Place an oven or cooling rack on top of a gas burner.
- Make sure youre cooking in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in the fumes that will generate when charring the chiles (see Note).
- Place the chiles on the rack and char over an open flame.
- (You can also char the chiles in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.)
- Using tongs, turn the chiles as they char.
- The chiles will puff up and turn completely black.
- Remove from the heat and cool.
- Discard the stems from all the chiles as well as the seeds from the ancho.
- Transfer the chiles to a blender or food processor and grind until fine.
- Place in a bowl and combine with the oil.
- In a food processor, combine the egg yolk, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons water, and quickly blend.
- With the food processor at medium to low speed, slowly add the chile oil in a thin and steady stream until fully incorporated.
- If some of the chile mix sticks to the side of the bowl, stop the blender and use a spatula to fully incorporate and blend together until smooth (see Note).
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- Dont underestimate the need for proper ventilation.
- The fumes of the chiles can be extremely powerful.
- If the mayonnaise starts looking thick at any point and sticks to the side of the machine, add just a drizzle of water until you have a desired consistency.
- Depending on the size and shape of your blender, you may need to use a spatula to scoop up all the ingredients and ensure that they get fully incorporated.
- This recipe uses raw eggs, which should not be served to pregnant women, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.
- Pasteurized eggs may be substituted.
chiles, chile, grapeseed oil, egg yolk, garlic, lime, sugar, kosher salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/black-chile-mayonnaise-377032 (may not work)