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A tomatillo is a small fruit briefly resembling a green tomato. The two are by no means related, the tomatillo being more closely related to Gooseberries. Tomatillos can be green to purple-green when ripe.
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What plants is the tomatillo plant related to?
The plants that the tomatillo plant is related to is the Venus Fly Trap and the apple tree. The tomatillo plant is a very weird and strange plant because it is very fertile.
In what type of cuisine is a tomatillo mainly found?
MEXICAN
Is tomatillo juice good for you?
yes infact it's really good for you.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Tomatillo?
The scientific name would be Physalis ixocarpa.
Mexican nightshade plant cultivated for its greenish-yellow colored fruit?
I think the answer is tomatillo
What does a tomatillo look like?
A tomatillo looks like a tomato only smaller. They get about golf ball sized or slightly larger. They are alight pea green and ripen to a golden yellow. When growing they have a light outside husk, kind of looks like a six sided Japanese lantern and as thin. They are very prolific, my father planted some one season and has not had to replant as he was unable to harvest all the tomatillo's. I like to make home made salsa with them. Some people like to eat them plain, yuk.
Is tomatillo a husk tomato?
They grow to maturity inside a husk and are related to the Cape Gooseberry, the fruit is green and the inside is white
What is the taste of a tomatillo?
They taste tart, somewhat like tomatoes but less sweet.
How do you tell if a tomatillo is ripe?
We considered them ripe when the husk turned papery instead of moist and the "cherry" inside had turned yellow. My mother canned them and we used them to make groundcherry pie.
How do you cook tomatillo tomatoes?
Take the husks off, and rinse the sticky substance from the tomatillo. Steam them either whole or in pieces in a small amount of water for about 5-8 minutes or until soft and mushy, much like a sauce. You can then add this to any dishes, particularly Mexican ones, or just add chili, pepper, salt or any other seasonings.
What are Italian style tomatoes?
In many Mexican dishes, cooks use Roma-style tomatoes.
Is there a difference between spanish tomatoes and regular tomatoes?
Yes. What is sometimes called a "Spanish tomato" or "Mexican tomato" is actually a tomatillo (toe-mah-TEE-yo). Tomatillos are a small green fruit that looks like a miniature tomato covered in a thin husk. Tomatillos are not related to tomatoes, although they have a similar taste; tomatillos taste like a rather tart tomato.
