Tomatillo Verde
70 days
Expect large yields with this variety of deep green, richly flavored tomatillo fruit. This is the fruit that is considered the source of the flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine like salsa verde. Experience the tangy, zesty flavor of these 2-4 oz fruits!
Fun Facts:
1. Add tomatillos to soups, sauces, jams, desserts, appetizers, and Mexican dishes
2. Green salsas are different than red salsas because tomatillos are used instead of tomatoes
3. Harvest when the papery shell is dry and begins to crack – this is when the fruit is ready for salsa
4. Tomatillos can produce up to 1 pound of fruit per plant
5. Like their close relatives cape gooseberries, tomatillos have a high pectin content
6. Ripe tomatillos will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks
7. The tomatillo is also known as the husk tomato, jamberry, husk cherry, Mexican tomato,
8. Tomatillo means "Little Tomato"
Uses:
Fresh in salads, Pickled, canned
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
1 lb tomatillos - remove the husks and rinse
1 medium onion
1/2 lb of mixed peppers/chilies of your choice
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of cumin (optional)
Juice and zest of one large lime
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Roast the tomatillos and onion on medium heat until mildly blackened.
2. Let cool.
2. Roast the peppers or chilies on a high heat until they are blackened.
3. Place them in a covered bowl for about 10 minutes
4. Peel the peppers or chilies when cool and remove seeds (be careful of hot peppers when handling) See Hot Pepper Information
5. Dice or using a food chopper mix all of the ingredients until finely chopped.
6. Then pour into a large bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
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