"David" > wrote in message
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>
> Hey, Charlie, you know that, and I know that, but we don't know the
> OP's friend's command of English. What she called 'sweating' might have
> been what you and I call 'steaming.'
>
> Anyway, most of us seem to know that flaming or roasting chiles and
> then letting them rest under some kind of cover is both the way to get
> rid of the tough skin and the way to get tasty fruit.
>
> David

That is a valid point David. For the OP's friend, "sweating" might well be
the best way she could express herself. My post was, I think, more directed
to the English speaking posters who did not know the proper term. Thank you
for the clarifying point!

Charlie