Comments on: Tomatillos

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:19:48 +0000

Where do I find a three legged chicken?
Great timing on airing the show. First year I’ve tried growing tomatillos and it’s been exceptional hot (in St Louis). Just picked the first batch of 3 lbs this afternoon.

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:48:28 +0000

Here is the tip Steven! First, peel, rinse and slice up the tomatillos. Then place the sliced tomatillos on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Once the pieces of tomatillos are frozen, move to a ziploc bag. Then place in the freezer until you are ready to use . This process will prevent the tomatillos from mushing together. Let me know if you have anymore questions!

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:01 +0000

Hola Bruce, You can find tomatillos in a lot of main stream supermarkets, but if not, check out your local farmers market. Let me know if you have anymore questions!

By: Bruce Cadenhead

Bruce Cadenhead — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:16:07 +0000

Just ran across your show which is great! I live in a small market in western Pennsylvania. Is there some place I can get tomatillos?

By: Steven Baer

Steven Baer — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:16:56 +0000

On your episode on tomatillos (104?) there was a “tip” on storing the fruit. I believe it was a way to freeze it, but I had to answer the phone and missed it… PLEASE TELL ME THE TIP!!!
Thank you

By: Jimena

Jimena — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:18:50 +0000

Hola Pati,
Este verano mi esposo y yo plantamos semillas de tomatillo en nuestro jardin y se nos dieron muy bien. El problema es que la fruta salio muy tarde (las plantamos en julio), ya es octubre en Alemania y creo que por el frio no van a madurar todos los mini tomatillos que tenemos, ademas de que la planta puede morir en cuanto empiece a helar. Puedo meter la maceta a la casa, pero no se si sea suficiente.
Tienes alguna recomendacion acerca de cuando sembrarlos el anio que entra (todavia tengo semillas que traje de Mexico) o si aguantan el frio, etc? Me muero de ganas de poder hacer mi propia salsa verde, asi como otras recetas que he encontrado aqui. Tambien me gustaria saber como saber si ya estan maduros! Mi esposo ha cortado algunos, pero siguen chiquititos y estoy segura de que estaban lejos de ser fruta madura.
Mil gracias!
Jimena

By: Dick Hoxsey

Dick Hoxsey — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:38:19 +0000

Can we freeze tomatillos. We are growing them in our garden and will have a lot of them.
Thank you

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:35:32 +0000

Pati:
I just wanted to let you know that the tomatillo is becoming more and more popular. Although I do have to admit that when I buy (most of the time for salsa verde) them a lot of times people ask me what they are. The health food store that I work at has Seeds of Change Seeds and I bought Purple Tomatillos de Milpa and am still waiting on them. Purple! I guess it will be salsa morado. Yum.

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:35:46 +0000

Hi Bob,
Many thanks for that information. That cape goose berry sounds like an absolute delicacy! You’ve got me in trouble now, as I am dying to try it.
I am so glad you like and enjoy mi recipes, and have them at your fingertips

By: Bob Hills

Bob Hills — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:45:27 +0000

Pati,
I thought I should bring to your attention another member to the tomato/tomatillo family, which I would suggest you try if you can find them. This wonderful fruit goes by many different names, cape goose berry, husk cherry, ground cherry, etc. I first came across these delicious fruit while on a cruise on the Danube in Germany. The first time I popped one in my mouth, my mouth lit up and I was taken with their special flavior. They look very much like a tomatillo, with a paper husk but range in size from about 3/8″ to about 1/2″ in diameter, yellow/orange to orange in color, and with a sweat tangy tast. Their origins are from South America but have made their way to Africa and Asia, like most of what the Americas have had to offer. I live around San Jose California and the frost/freezes we have do not have a major impact on the plant. They do need to be supported or they will lay on the ground. I have two plants and they cover an area about 10′ x 6′ while growing out of two support cages. I am able to harvest fruit from mid-spring to late-fall and use them in salads in place of cherry tomatoes, in different meat dishes and I have read that they are made into jellies and pies. The plants I have are going on their fourth year.
I thank you for web page and was wondering if you have plans to put out a soft copy book? I have found that using a iPad in the kitchen is much easier than a hard copy book. For this reason I would encourage that if you do not have an e-book please consider doing one. You all but have one with what you have done with your web. To date I do have to confess I have created .pdf versions of some of your recipes so I have them at my finger tips, no pun intended.
Thank You Again
Bob