Charred Tomatillo Guacamole

• 6 oz tomatillos (6 or 7), husked and rinsed
• 1/2 small red onion, finely choppedred-onion
• 3 to 4 fresh serrano chiles, seeded (optional) and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantrocilantro
• 1 teaspoon saltsalt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepperpepper
• 2 large California avocados (1 lb total)

1. 01Preheat broiler.
2. 02Broil tomatillos in a flameproof shallow baking pan about 4 inches from heat until tops are charred, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn tomatillos over with tongs and broil until charred, about 5 minutes more.
3. 03Combine onion, chiles, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatillos 2 at a time, mashing with a fork or pestle to form a coarse paste.
4. 04Pit and peel avocados. Add avocados to mixture and continue mashing until incorporated but still chunky.

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