To Roast and Peel Bell Peppers or Poblano Chiles

Preparation

1. Gas stove method:

   Step 1

   Lay bell peppers or chiles, on their sides, on racks of burners and turn flame on high. Char peppers or chiles, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 3 to 8 minutes.

2. Broiler method:

   Step 2

   Preheat broiler.

   Step 3

   Put peppers or chiles on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 2 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until skins are blistered and charred, about 5 minutes for chiles and about 15 minutes for peppers.

   Step 4

   Transfer peppers or chiles to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Wearing rubber gloves when handling chiles, peel peppers and chiles. Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs.