Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb tomatillos (husks removed and washed)
• 6 chile de árbol peppers (stem removed)
• 3 guajillo chili peppers (stem and seeds removed)
• 1 small onion (cut in half)
• 3 garlic cloves (skin on)
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a comal or a cast iron skillet over medium heat and allow to heat up until smoky.

2. 2

   Place tomatillos, allow to roast for about 10 minutes or until they soften and charred spots appears, make sure to flip them from time to time to roast evenly.

3. 3

   Half way from tomatillos being roasted, add onions and garlic and roast until onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Add chilies and roast those for a few seconds too (read notes).

5. 5

   --- Blend ---

6. 6

   Peel garlic and add it to a blender with chilies, onions, and half of tomatillos.

7. 7

   Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ cup of water. Blend at high until you'll have a smooth salsa.

8. 8

   Add the remaining tomatillos. Pulse a few times to blend and combine the ingredients.

9. 9

   Adjust salt to taste and transfer the salsa to a bowl or jar.