Tin of Tomatillos
japra | Nov 19, 2008 | Comments 23
Howdy
I thought you’d like to see
what my “catering-size” tin
of tomatillos looked like.
The fruits ranged from one inch
to two and a half inches
and felt
like leathery water balloons,
in a way.
When I cut them open,
the insides oozed out.
It was kind of gross*.
Anyway,
I have enough tomatillos here
to make green chili and pork
six more times.
But maybe, I’ll try making
some Ninfa’s Green Sauce
instead.
That is,
if I can find
green tomatoes.
It is very beautiful out today. I wish I had time to go into London.
*And speaking of gross… I just read in the Wikipedia article that tomatillos have a “distinctive, some would say foot-like odor”. Hmm. I didn’t detect that, but maybe it was because mine were canned?
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About the Author: JaPRA is an expat Texan living in England with her husband (Mr. DJ), their 17-year old daughter (Roxi), and their dog Trudy.
please let me know if you make more green chili and pork….that would be worth a trip across the pond!
Foot odor?
Never noticed that before, and I can buy fresh pretty much year round.
Can’t say I’ve seen any of those canned Tomatillos around my way. I use, oh, what are they called…Pepperdines…something like that. They are sweet and just a bit hot, just right for a chicken casserole.
Bee Shay–Well, it *was* good… haha! Thanks for stopping by today.
BSR–I know, I’ve never heard that before. So next time you’re cooking with the fresh ones, can you give it a whiff and report back? Now I’m curious! Or perhaps it’s best not to dwell too much on this one fact ;-)
Moannie–I ordered that giant tin from Cool Chili Co. I hadn’t seen them anywhere either. Is a pepperdine a pepper? I am not sure I’ve ever seen those.
I am sure I know of the odour they are referring to but I would say it is more of a clean foot odour or a new tennis shoe odour.
So cool! You are my domestic hero!
I’ve never had tomatillos, something new for me. They look interesting.
Emm–Have you cooked with tomatillos before? And really more importantly, have you found them here in the UK? Let me guess… Borough Market.
Alyson–Well, maybe Goddess of the Kitchen.
Christine–I’ve never cooked with them before, though I’ve eaten them lots of times back home. If you’ve had enchiladas verdes or a green salsa, it is pretty likely you’ve had tomatillos. Too bad I can’t invite you over for dinner!
Those are some Texas-sized tomatillos!
You are a Texan in England and a poet too! How funny. I’m glad to hear the weather is cooperating for a change. Interesting tour below too.
can you freeze them?
Mmmmmmmmm…Ninfas.
Bee–Hecho in Mexico, no less.
Sarah–And another beautiful day today.
P-D–That’s exactly what I did. I froze them in little batches so I can just take out what I need.
Laurie–Mmmm. I know!
No – I honestly only started cooking (for the first time since school) in March when my brother moved in with us. He has diabetes and so now I make sure I do cook and I come up with healthy options at least 3 times a week. Thankfully I don’t have to cook every night – Stephen is an absolutely gifted cook and my brother actully enjoys it so we rotate.
Did you look in The Spice Shop during your travels to Notting Hill?
Hi Japra Talking food. Can you help please ? Have come across a Texan recipe for oatmeal bread that I would like to try. Now the problem is it lists “2 cups oats (Not the instant kind ) “Does that mean porage oats or oatmeal which is quite different ? The result sounds quite delicious
Emm–Yes, I did! Fabulous store!! And I am so happy to know they have an online store as well. Maybe one day you can post your favourite South African recipe? I’d love to try it!
Barbara–Oatmeal in the States usually means rolled oats… the flat kind. Does that help? My friend Bee makes an oatmeal bread. Here’s the recipe she recommended to me.
Yeah – I really should get around to making some South African recipes. Bobotie(be-boo-er-tea) is my favourite.
Emm–That looks delicious! I think I will try making it this weekend :-)
Many thanks that’s very helpful. That’s the recipe I’ve already printed off. Will have a go using rolled oats-probably try half quantities to start !
Barbara–Good luck! And pretty please post a picture when you’re done?
How GORGEOUS are these?!?
Chris–I know! I love their green-ness :-)
I think the ”pepperdines” (like the university, hah-hah!) might be ”pepperoncini,” an Italian chili pepper frequently used in salads. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperoncini
Mimsy