Tomatillos

Appears in
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

  • About
  • Identification: A small green fruit vegetable resembling a green cherry tomato encased in a papery husk. It is not a tomato, although it is in the same family as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and potatoes. Widely used in Mexican cuisine.
  • Evaluation: Look for firm, dry tomatillos with tight husks.
  • Preparation: Remove the husks and rinse.
  • Percentage Yield: 95%

Tomatillos