Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

Often confused as a member of the tomato family, these little Mexican gems are tart and tangy in flavor.

They are a fruit that is used throughout Mexican cookery. The tomatillo is small in size and big in rich, sour lemon-like flavor.

They can be used raw to infuse a fresh flavor into a salsa or cooked to add additional flavor to soups and stews.

Tomatillos are available in most ethnic grocers and have also found their way to the main stream grocery stores as well. To purchase, look for tomatillos that are bright green and firm with a dry paper thin husk.

This particular salsa is great with chips, over eggs or with seared fish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb tomatillos
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), coarsely chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• Coarse salt

Process:

1. Remove husks from tomatillos, wash and quarter
   
   
2. In a food processor, combine all ingredients EXCEPT the salt
   
   
3. Pulse until finely chopped
   
   
4. Season with salt to taste