Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 tomatillos, husks removed
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 3 whole chiles de arbol or thai chiles, stemmed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillos,
3. onion, garlic, and chiles. Cook for about 7 minutes until the tomatillo skins are browned.
4. Carefully peel the garlic cloves and transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the cilantro and 1 cup of water. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the salsa into a serving bowl and serve.