Green Rice - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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