Prepare grill. Secure each onion slice horizontally with
a wooden pick and brush both sides with oil. Season onion slices with salt
and pepper and grill with chiles and bell peppers on an oiled rack set
5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning them occasionally, until soft
and charred, about 20 minutes. Wearing rubber gloves, peel, seed, and devein
chiles. Peel bell peppers and discard seeds and ribs. Cut chiles and bell
peppers into strips. Heat a dry comal or flat iron griddle over moderately
low heat until hot and pan roast garlic, turning it occasionally to ensure
even roasting, until browned and soft throughout, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Discard garlic skin. In a small heavy skillet dry roast oregano over moderate
heat until fragrant and beginning to brown, shaking skillet occasionally,
about 2 minutes. In a bowl mash together oregano, garlic, and salt to taste.
Add onion slices, separated into rings, chiles, and bell peppers and toss
to combine well.
* available at Mexican markets. |