Roasting Chile Peppers

Chiles are at the heart of Mexican cuisine, and knowing how to roast them properly regardless of your kitchen setup is important. One of the scents that reminds me most vividly of my childhood is the warm, smoky aroma of roasted chiles, which my grandma frequently made for her salsa casera (homemade salsa). When I smell chiles roasting and hear them popping and hissing, it is as if I can see my grandma cooking in her kitchen again. Although she roasted chiles on a comal (cast-iron griddle),