Recipe: Cilantro Salsa

CILANTRO SALSA

1/2 pound tomatillos coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno chiles, seeded
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 scallions, cut 1 inch thick
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, stems removed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Combine tomatillos, pepper, garlic, and scallions in a 4 cup glass measure or other large microwave safe container.

Cover with plastic wrap and cook for 2 to 3 minutes depending on your microwave power.

Scrape into blender or food processor, add remaining ingredients and puree. Adjust amount of lime juice and salt to your taste.

This can also be made on the stove top by simmering the first 4 ingredients for about 5 minutes, place in blender and add the rest of the ingredients and puree.

Source: Ellen Lamel