Tomatillo Salsa


  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        tomatillos -- husks removed
     1/3  cup           fresh cilantro -- chopped
   1                    jalapeno or serrano chile, or other small, hot chile
			chopped
  3/4     cup            chicken broth
  1/3     cup            lime juice
                        salt -- (optional)

Rinse tomatillos; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in 
a 500 oven until slightly singed (about 15 minutes).  Let cool.  In a 
blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos with cilantro and chile.  Stir 
in broth and lime juice; season to taste with salt, if desired. 
Makes 3 cups. 

Stephanie da Silva (arielle@taronga.com)
rec.food.cooking