Chiles Con Queso (Chilies in Cheese Sauce)

1. 1

   Place the chilies in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until all the skin blisters and darkens.

2. 2

   Be careful not to allow the chili flesh to burn.

3. 3

   Place the chilies in a polythene bag for 20 minutes, and then remove the skins and seeds.

4. 4

   Cut the chilies into thin strips and then cut the strips in half to make short strips.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion until it is beginning to soften.

6. 6

   Add the cheese, creme fraiche and cream and continue heating over a low heat until the cheese melts.

7. 7

   Add the chilies and stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth.

8. 8

   Dice the tomatoes into 1/2in pieces.

9. 9

   Stir into the sauce, and then pour into a serving dish.

10. 10

    Just before serving, stir in the tequila and mix well.

11. 11

    Serve warm with tortilla chips.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.