Californian Green Rice

Ingredients

• 6 large tomatillos (about 3/4 lb)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Procedures

1. Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos.
2. Cook the tomatillos in boiling water in a medium saucepan for 4 minutes or until soft; drain.
3. Combine the tomatillos and 2 teaspoons water in a blender and process until smooth.
4. Pour the tomatillo mixture into a 4 cup glass measure, and add enough water to mixture to measure 2& 1/2 cups.
5. Combine the tomatillo mixture, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and garlic in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
6. Add rice; cover mixture, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat, and fluff with fork.