Roasted Tomatillo Serrano Salsa

• tomatillos10
• fresh serrano chilies↗6
• cloves peeled garlic2
• cup chopped fresh cilantro1⁄4
• small onion, finely chopped↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon sugar↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remobe husks from tomatillos and rinse.

2. 2

   Place them on a baking sheet, on top rack under broiler.

3. 3

   Broil about 4 minutes on one side, unrit blackened and soft, then turn and roast other side.

4. 4

   Let cool on sheet.

5. 5

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, and chiles and garlic.

6. 6

   Roast chiles 5 to 10 minutes, until blackened and soft, turning occasionally.

7. 7

   Roast garlic about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove and let cool, then pull stems from chiles, and peel garlic.

9. 9

   Put tomatillos, garlic, and chiles in a food processor and coarse-blend.

10. 10

    Transfer to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of water to bring to"salsa consistency.

11. 11

    "Stir in onion, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.