Green Rice Honduras

Ingredients

 * 6 large tomatillos (about 3/4 lb)
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
 * 4 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
 * 1/2teaspoon salt
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Directions

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