6 To 12 fresh jalapenos, 2/3 c Water
-stems removed 2 tb Sugar
12 Tomatillos, husks removed 1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 White onion, chopped 1 bn Cilantro, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/3 c White wine vinegar
Combine all the ingredients except cilantro in a pot and bring to a boil.
Cover, lover the heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the
tomatillos are soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Transfer the
cooled ingredients and the liquid to a blender. Add the cilantro, and
puree until smooth and uniformly green. Refrigerate. Makes about two cups.
Serve cold or at room temperature. It's wonderful served with grilled
meats....a pork chop, for example. It's also very nice mixed with some
yogurt to toss with hot pasta for a low-fat quick dinner. And stir some
into some soup; it will perk up almost anything without being overwhelming.
