International charter school has a community garden in which all the grades plant different items that they later enjoy. My second graders got to salsa.
In front of the cafeteria was Mrs. Kate, a food processor and fresh ingredients ready to make magic. These ingredients were passed around so that the students could become familiar with them. As Mrs. Kate began the recipe all the students had a copy and were able to follow each step. Students were excited to volunteer as helpers and to remind her of any forgot ingredients.
With all the ingredients chopped and mixed, all the students got to spend a few moments enjoying what they had helped create. It was a great way to show the students the rewards of a little hard work and care. From their garden came the tomatillos, the serrano chile and the cilantro. Since the second graders themselves did not plant all these items, they were able to see the rewards of both individual and community effort in the form of a tasty treat. A tasty treat I share with the rest of you:
Ingredients
1 lb fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed and chopped
1 fresh serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Ingredients can be chopped by hand or with a food processor. Stir together all ingredients and let stand, covered, about 1 hour.
Servings: About 3 cups
Enjoy!
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