Ingredients
- 1½ lb fresh tomatillos or 3 (11 oz) cans tomatillos
- 5 fresh serrano chiles
- 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
Make it step by step
- Preheat broiler.
- If using fresh tomatillos, remove husks and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness.
- If using canned tomatillos, drain and measure out 2 cups.
- Broil chiles, garlic, and fresh tomatillos (do not broil canned) on rack of a broiler pan 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning once, until tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes.
- Peel garlic and pull off tops of chiles.
- Purée all ingredients in a blender.
- Salsa can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Nutrition and portions
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