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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos
  • 5 fresh serrano chiles
  • 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. If using fresh tomatillos, remove husks and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness.
  3. If using canned tomatillos, drain and measure out 2 cups.
  4. Broil chiles, garlic, and fresh tomatillos on a broiler pan 1 to 2 inches from the heat, turning once, until softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes.
  5. Peel garlic and remove chile tops.
  6. Purée all ingredients in a blender.