Spicy Salsa De Tomatillo Recipe

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Ingredients

 Tomatillos3/4 pound
 Jalapeno1
 2 green onions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
 Cilantro2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), pressed
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

1. Discard husks and rinse tomatillos. In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan, combine tomatillos and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer until tomatillos are soft when pressed, 7 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tomatillos to a blender or food processor; reserve cooking water.
2. Rinse, stem, and, if desired for less heat, seed chili. Coarsely chop chili and add to tomatillos along with 2 tablespoons cooking water; whirl until smooth. Pour into a bowl.
3. When cool, add onions, cilantro, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. For thinner salsa, add more of the cooking water.
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