Ingredient: Tomatillos
Tomatillo-
- Description-
Tomatillos are a member of the nightshade family. They can also be known as the Mexican husk tomato. They are round like tomatoes but they are a bright green color when their outer husk is removed. This husk is a paper like outer shell this is easy to peel off of the tomatillo. They have a tart, slightly sweet flavor which is accentuated when they are roasted.
- Preparation-
Tomatillos are most known for their use is green salsas and Mexican food. If you roast your tomatillos you will bring out the amazing tart/sweet flavor. They have a high level of natural pectin and are great used in jams and jellies. We recommend using a sweet fruit such as peaches to help balance the tomatillos tart flavor.
- Storage-
Tomatillos will keep for about two weeks in the fridge but will last longer if you remove the husk and store them in a plastic bag in the fridge.
- Nutrition- vitamin C, potassium, fiber
Tomatillos and peaches going into the oven for a roast. Destine to become a salsa.
