Sri Lanka Fried Chiles
appetizers, indian, spice
24 dried cayenne
1 or japone chiles
4 tablespoon salt
1 quart water
1 oil
Make a brine from the salt and water. Soak the chiles for an hour in the brine. Heat a good quantity of oil. When it's very hot, deep fry the chiles until they are crisp. Drain, salt and serve.
This is the simplest way to fix dried chiles. I am told it is eaten as a snack at movie theaters in Sri Lanka. Since I've never been there, I don't know if it's true. -- David Cook WALT
Yield: 24 servings