As you can see, it comes in a husk-like wrapper and it is green! Before I started doing a lot of Mexican cuisine and cooking, I never realized or knew what tomatillos were! However, now they are one of my favorite ingredients to use in cooking!! You can use tomatillos in just about everything! Salsas, sauces, stir-fries, and much much more!
When you decide to buy some tomatillos at the store it is important to make sure that they are completely encased in their shell. This ensures that they are fresh and un-tampered with. When peeling the tomatillos you may notice that your fingers will become sticky. Tomatillos have a sticky substance inside of the husk that helps to ward of bugs! Interesting right?? Anyways, this is one of my favorite recipes that I use tomatillos in, and I hope you come to love them just as much as I do! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pound tomatillos, husked
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
1 Serrano pepper
2 Tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1 Tablespoon freshly chopped oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt (you may need to add a bit more depending on your preference)
2 cups water
Directions:
1. Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and pepper into a saucepan. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Using a blender, carefully puree the boiled veggies, seasonings, and water in batches until smooth.
3. Refrigerate until cold; serve with tortilla chips or over tacos, enchiladas or anything else you may want!
*May refrigerate up to one week.
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