Ingredients

8 tomatillos (for Red Salsa, substitute 6 plum tomatoes, halved) 

1 onion, halved 

1 to 2 jalapenos, halved (ribs and seeds removed, if desired) 

2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 

Coarse salt 

Preparation

On a rimmed baking sheet, broil tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, and garlic until lightly charred, 4 minutes. Puree in a blender until smooth. Thin with 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, and season with salt.