Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. fresh tomatillos
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1/2 c. clam juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Directions

Remove husks, rinse, and finely chop tomatillos. Cook with next for ingredients in olive oil in large skillet over med. heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add green chiles and remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat; cool Serve with fish, chicken or chips.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1992
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Tomatillo Salsa