What Is a Tomatillo — And How Is It Different From a Tomato?
WEBJul 26, 2021 · A tomatillo is a small, green, spherical fruit that looks like a small tomato. In fact, tomatillo means "little tomato" in Spanish. The tomatillo plant, which is a relatively disease-resistant member of the nightshade family, originated in Mexico. Tomatillos can be eaten raw or cooked.
What Is a Tomatillo? How It Differs From Green Tomatoes - Martha Stewart
WEBSep 7, 2024 · What is a tomatillo? Here, we explain what tomatillos are, how to buy and store them, and the best ways to use these bright green fruits.
Tomatillo - Wikipedia
WEBThe tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica and Physalis ixocarpa), also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing small, spherical, and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. [1] Tomatillos originated in Mexico and were cultivated in the pre-Columbian era. [2]
What Is a Tomatillo? How Do You Cook with Tomatillos? - Taste of Home
WEBAug 3, 2021 · Tomatillo (also called a husk tomato) is an annual plant in the nightshade family (along with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes). While they’re related to tomatoes, tomatillo plants don’t produce juicy fruit. Instead, tomatillos are small, round and firm with a dense interior, making them look (and feel) like unripe tomatoes.
What Are Tomatillos? | Cooking School - Food Network
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Tomatillos are small, bright green fruits covered with a thin, papery husk that are native to Central America. The fruit beneath the husk is smooth, firm, shiny and slightly sticky.
What Are Tomatillos? - The Spruce Eats
WEBSep 20, 2022 · Tomatillos are small, round fruits, similar to tomatoes, that are harvested when green in late summer and into fall. They have a bright, acidic flavor and are popular in Mexican and southwestern cuisines. The Spruce / Jie En Lee.
What Are Tomatillos? How to Use This Mexican Ingredient - Food …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Tomatillos, literally “small tomatoes” in Spanish, are spherical, plump berries containing seeds and range in color from green to yellow to purple with shiny skins coated in a sticky substance...
What Exactly Are Tomatillos? And How Do I Cook With Them? - Delish
WEBJul 31, 2020 · A tomatillo is a delicious and verdant fruit that is its own thing entirely. Part of the nightshade family, they're usually about the size of a plum and covered in a soft, leafy husk.
Tasty Ways to Cook and Serve Tomatillos -- Harvest to Table
WEBGet tasty tips for cooking and serving freshly harvested tomatillos. Get step-by-step tomatillo preparation directions. Join our gardening family to receive the latest tips.
What Are Tomatillos? - Isabel Eats
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Tomatillos are a popular Mexican vegetable used in salsas, sauces, and soups. They’re tangy and slightly citrusy, perfect for adding a pop of freshness to your dishes!