Tomatillo Salsa

The California Cookbook by Diane Rossen Worthington
 
Makes 2 1/2 cups
 
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 TB. finely chopped cilantro
1/4 teas. ground cumin seed
1/2 teas. salt
1 TB. fresh lemon juice
 
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the chicken stock, add the onion, and simmer for about 5 minutes, covered. Add the tomatillos and cook, covered, for another 5 minutes. Pour the contents of the skillet into a food processor fitted with the  metal blade and process until coarsely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and taste for seasoning. Pour the salsa into a storage container and let it cool. Refrigerate until using.

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