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You have a couple of options here.
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You can figure out how to do all of this on a grill, over charcoal, or you can get a nice hot cast iron skillet in the oven, super hot, and roast the vegetables.
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Me?
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I do it in the oven, on high.
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Begin by preparing all ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 475 degrees F with a large cast iron skillet inside.
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To a mixing bowl, add everything but the salt, fish sauce, and cilantro.
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Give a good toss to make sure everything is lubricated with the oil.
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Once the oven is heated, remove the cast iron skillet, obviously with a kitchen mitt, and toss in the mixture from the bowl.
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The sound will be like sizzling fajitas.
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Love it.
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Return the skillet back to the oven and let this cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until things are slightly charred.
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Once charred, remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature.
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Now you have another couple of options: food processor, or mortar and pestle.
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I go with the food processor as it is less labor intensive, and heck, I can train myself to be a pulse master.
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Not sure if that is a good thing or what, but whatever.
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Toss in the salt, fish sauce, and cilantro.
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Pulse (or pound) the vegetable mixture until you have a nice, chunky consistency.
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Pour into a bowl and you are ready to roll.
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This is smoky, sweet, tart, and spicy, so who could go wrong with that, right?
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This is perfect with sticky rice, but let me tell you, it goes perfect with regular rice or even tortilla chips.
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Dont even start me on things like fresh cucumbers or other raw vegetables.
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Lets leave it at that, and you let me know what you decide.
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Note: Use caution with the garlic and chili peppers.
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Thats how I roll but you decide on how garlicky and spicy you like it.
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Hope you enjoy!
