Sri Lanka Fried Chiles

Description

This is the simplest way to fix dried chiles. I am told it is eaten as a snack at movie theaters in Sri Lanka.

Ingredients

• 24 dried cayenne or Japone chiles
• 4 tbsp salt
• 1 quart water
• oil

Directions

1. Make a brine from the salt and water.
2. Soak the chiles for an hour in the brine.
3. Heat a good quantity of oil.
4. When it's very hot, deep fry the chiles until they are crisp.
5. Drain, salt and serve.