Quick Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

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   Preheat the broiler.

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   Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the tomatillos on top, stem side down.

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   If you wish to roast the chilies, place them on the baking sheet as well.

4. 4

   Place under the broiler at the highest rack setting and broil two to five minutes, until charred on one side (the chilies will be charred after a minute or two).

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   Turn over and broil on the other side for two to five minutes, until charred on the other side.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat.

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   If you have roasted the chilies, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop.

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   Transfer the tomatillos and chilies to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.

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   Add the onion, cilantro and 1/4 cup water to the blender and blend to a coarse puree.

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    Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water.

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    Taste and adjust salt.

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    Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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