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Tomatillos | What they are and how to use them

Tomatillos look like tomatoes and are related to them, but they enjoy their own place in the culinary world. Chef Degen explains what they are and why you should try them.
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Similarities between tomatoes and tomatillos
0:57 How to use a tomatillo
1:14 Tomatillo size
1:37 Difference between tomatillo and tomato
2:03 How to peel husk off tomatillo
2:28 Tomatillo buying guide
3:37 How does a tomatillo taste?
4:25 Tomatillos and salsa verde
#tomatillo #tomatillos #cooking
Music: "Yucatan Peninsula" by Biz Baz Studio

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  • @SerialSpinner-ss
    @SerialSpinner-ss Жыл бұрын

    I grew tomatillos for the first time this year. I had never tasted a tomatillo but both of my grown sons said I had to try them. We're not big salsa eaters so I have been trying different ways to use them. When they start to ripen to a yellow stage they taste a little sweet and I thought that they would be good in pie. I have a lot of raspberries in the freezer so I tried half raspberries and half tomatillos in a double crust pie. I added a cup of sugar, a teaspoon of cinnamon and a little nutmeg. It also needed extra thickener because of the water content. The pies were over the top good and were a big hit at our local pie social. Now I'm freezing "9 inch pie amounts" of tomatillos so I can make this pie in the off season.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds delicious! What a brilliant use for tomatillos. Thank you for sharing!! 😀

  • @rinnozomi1155

    @rinnozomi1155

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll have to try this one day ! I never thought to make a dessert with them

  • @teresathayn5170

    @teresathayn5170

    Жыл бұрын

    Far Out!

  • @MWmota
    @MWmota Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how short and simple and straightforward this video is. Thank you.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear! Thanks for checking it out.

  • @loriallenbaugh35
    @loriallenbaugh3514 күн бұрын

    The first time I ever saw a tomatillo was growing wild in the Mojave desert while camping. At the time I did not know what it was. 40 years later I’m growing them in my Southwestern Colorado garden for the first time and they are abundant and beautiful. Looking forward to the next video for new ideas to enjoy my harvest.

  • @jonicholls1811
    @jonicholls18112 жыл бұрын

    I come from England and I had never heard of them until I was bought seeds for Christmas. They have been amazing to grow and I can't wait to cook with them. Your video was really interesting too.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is so cool, and I thank you for watching. Enjoy those homegrown tomatillos! Cheers 😀

  • @DawnMarie567
    @DawnMarie5672 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribed to your channel. I am so glad I found you! I am recipe testing for a cookbook author and had to use tomatillos for the first time. If you hadn’t explained about the stickiness of them under the husk I would have thought something was wrong with mine lol. I appreciate you explaining things without making ppl feel ignorant for not already knowing something. Loving the channel so far!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you found it helpful. That’s why I do this. All the best and happy cooking!

  • @A10TOES
    @A10TOES3 жыл бұрын

    I’m searching recipes for my brother, we live in Indiana and he grew them in his garden & they turned out good.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    One I enjoy is making a salsa verde. Here’s a video on an easy one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/anp_pa2KntfNc9I.html

  • @bernadinejefferson3177
    @bernadinejefferson3177 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Minnesota and this year I started a community garden where I grew tomatillos. I did not even know what they were!!! Someone gave me a plant and away they went growing like wildflowers!!!!! Thank you for your videos they were so helpful 😊

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and I’m thrilled to hear they are growing so well in Minnesota. Cheers!

  • @olynxmano
    @olynxmano2 жыл бұрын

    It's my 2nd year with Tomatillos. Last year I had about 5 plants for testing purpose, and I realized that those are the "ultimate" gardening plants, but Winter made them all gone (I'm living in Germany) . So this year, I have about 40 plants to check a lot recipes... In Germany they are almost unknown btw. This "Husk" is some magic by nature, as it protects the fruit from everything. Heat, dryness, insects, flies... If you're a gardener, you might like the fact that they protect the fruits themselves. Also, I like the taste of raw Tomatillos. In hot days they taste like some refreshing lemonade. Salsa Verde is a real add on to the kitchen. Fun Fact: Most People I know, tell about the "Potato" taste of them. And it really is. They mostly taste like sour Potatos, and they smell like Potatos when cooking. People who have "intolerance" or "allergy" for Lemon/Lime fruits might be happy to have the "lime type taste" .

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to hear, and hello to you in Germany! It’s a country I love to visit, and I’ve made my way across it several times, from the Austrian border in the south to Sylt in the north. A fabulous place.

  • @gaill2862
    @gaill28627 ай бұрын

    Tomatillos have been easy to grow in my garden. I am a big fan of salsa verde, so growing tomatillos and having them readily available without going to the store works for me. I subscribed to the video because it was very clear and informative ..... excellent job! Looking forward to more videos.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank very much. Welcome to the channel and happy cooking! 🙏

  • @KingMacuilmiquiztli
    @KingMacuilmiquiztli4 ай бұрын

    My parents are from nicaragua and my grandma used to make bi-stek (nicaraguan beef steak) with tomatillo salsa. Her family had tomatillo gardens in nicaragua and she's had one ever since she moved to california, best salsa in my opinion

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s fantastic! 🙌

  • @markzambelli
    @markzambelli Жыл бұрын

    Just to echo any Brits replying to your question.... no, they are not easy to find at all over in the UK (I'm living in Newport, Wales but I come from Southern England). The only time i've seen them is tinned in the supermarkets and even then it's rare. I've wanted to grow them for years as I got interested in cooking (Mexican/Guatamalan, among others) about 20yrs ago and knew these 2 cuisines relyed heavily on them. The good news is that seeds are now readily available online from UK companies and our UK climate is perfectly fine for them; the southern half anyway... not sure about Scotland as the season is shorter. I grow about half a dozen plants each year for the last few years in large containers in my back yard and get around 20 to 40 fruits each week from end of June until around now-ish... my plants are starting to show signs of finishing and the harvests the last fortnight have been quite sparse. We make fritters and salsa with them weekly and I ferment and pickle whatever's left each fortnight or so. Tip... any tomatillos that are a bit under-par I save seeds from for next year. Thanks for the video... helps to educate people who may not be familiar with these tasty fruits.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and thanks for such an informative comment. I know it will help others in the U.K. watching and wondering about tomatillos. Glad to hear you are growing and enjoying them. Cheers!

  • @iLLuMNaTi
    @iLLuMNaTi2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information. So far the best primer video I have seen to explain this fruit which is so similar to a tomato, yet so different.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😀

  • @valeriedrouin994
    @valeriedrouin9942 ай бұрын

    I live in Ontario Canada tomatillos are not easy to find… But my first two plants at my garden centre of choice fingers crossed… The” Secret” Ingredient to my salsa according to my family. Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative.!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear, and I hope those tomatillos take off in your garden!

  • @MsHappyredhead
    @MsHappyredhead4 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! I’ve always been curious about how to use tomatillos. Next trip to the farmer’s market I will be buying some. Thank you for this video!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Enjoy 😀

  • @T.Q209
    @T.Q209 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Texas and I’m from Cali. I’d say they’re just as easy to find here as there.

  • @T.Q209

    @T.Q209

    Жыл бұрын

    Although I never see them that fresh. But maybe that’s just my grocery store.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on. I recall seeing them when I’m out there.

  • @paulakybert6969
    @paulakybert69692 жыл бұрын

    Grown my own this year near Bristol England. Thanks for the tips

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so cool. Nice to hear you can grow them in England!

  • @rupagupta1986
    @rupagupta19862 жыл бұрын

    I am visiting my daughter in the east coast, found this in the local grocery, reminded me of the tangy green tomatoes similar in size and shape in India, have bought it home and now saw your video, great help 👍

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you much! I hope you enjoy your visit, and the taste of tomatillos. 😀

  • @eruantion
    @eruantion2 жыл бұрын

    I live in MO and typically don't shop in the couple of nicer grocery stores in the area or look for really different foods too much BUT I just bought plants for my garden and I am trying ot branch out with my garden and actually found tomatillo plants and then found this video because I bought something i had no idea what I was getting. I have had salsa verde and love making mexican dishes and such so this should be very welcome hopefully ... in 70 days :) I hope they grow well in MO. I will soon find out!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! May you have much growing success, and enjoy delicious results in your kitchen.

  • @charleswieand4445

    @charleswieand4445

    Жыл бұрын

    They come up from seed in garden here in Michigan planted some 30 years ago

  • @danprice7504
    @danprice7504 Жыл бұрын

    I am from Canada (Ontario) and in Central Canadian cities such as Toronto or Montreal there are plentiful ethnic stores or ethnic products in major food chains to purchase these and many other fruits and veggies etc. In Western Canada it is a bit harder but in the major cities you have some luck in certain ethnic stores. Awesome addition to many dishes!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! I had the opportunity to visit Banff a few years ago. Not sure if that's considered central, but it sure was beautiful. Thanks for watching, and happy cooking!

  • @danprice7504

    @danprice7504

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IWantToCook That would be Western Canada (Alberta) World class for sure.

  • @cavalryscout8720
    @cavalryscout87205 ай бұрын

    I'm growing purple tomatillos for the first time this year.. Thanks for the info..

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s so cool!! Enjoy 👍

  • @sfllumpirefield1809
    @sfllumpirefield1809 Жыл бұрын

    Grew some this summer in Maine. Grew very well.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! 👍

  • @MamaBear2019
    @MamaBear20199 ай бұрын

    Can get then at Walmart in Minnesota. Thanks for the info. Making salsa today and wanted a better understanding of tomatillos

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear. Enjoy!

  • @kingston1359
    @kingston13593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great explanation.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Cheers 😀

  • @andreabirchard9110
    @andreabirchard91103 жыл бұрын

    They are seasonal here in Saskatchewan Canada in our big box grocery store!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s so awesome!

  • @mikewhatley8237
    @mikewhatley82372 жыл бұрын

    I am in the mountains of North Carolina and I just tried my first year of tomatillos..not tart at all..the plants are producing tons of them..I planted 20 plants and they are 6 feet tall and 7feet wide...very exciting..we just picked over 2 gallons of them...these turn purple veiny or yellow when ripe..they almost have a kiwi taste to them in my opinion

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing! Glad to hear they are growing so well. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

  • @teresathayn5170
    @teresathayn5170 Жыл бұрын

    Here, in southern Louisiana, they're pretty easy to find. 😁

  • @LADYSILVERWOLF028
    @LADYSILVERWOLF0282 жыл бұрын

    I am growing purple tomatillos this year. I have never eaten them, but it looked so cool..lol. Thought I would try them just for fun or to give away. I only paid a quarter for the seeds so why not. Thank you for teaching me how to cook them 😁

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s so cool. I bet they are beautiful and hope they taste delicious. 😀

  • @vtaylor6498

    @vtaylor6498

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha same here. They look cool and I paid .50 for the packet.

  • @katehenry2718
    @katehenry271810 ай бұрын

    FRiend gave me big bags of garden trims for compost ))))) I found several tomatillos among the leaves. I am glad to find your video on what they are and how to use them. I hope there are enough seeds in some to plant for next year ))))

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on! Thanks for watching, and happy growing 😀

  • @peggystephens5362

    @peggystephens5362

    10 ай бұрын

    They come up in my compost every year. I do not have to plant them.😊

  • @debbybrady1246
    @debbybrady1246 Жыл бұрын

    South Texas, yes in all stores. I also grow my own.

  • @D.C.22
    @D.C.223 жыл бұрын

    Fortunately if you live a in any city with a large latin population they are easy to find! Raw, they have the flavor of really sour green grapes to me...

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, eating them raw is an acquired taste since they can be tart. Cooking really transforms them.

  • @divine9520
    @divine95202 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like something I would love to eat bc I love fried green tomatoes 😋

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! These are tart as well and have their own distinct flavor.

  • @passionateprogressive4445
    @passionateprogressive4445 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from NH and just received a carton (about half-a-dozen) from my Westmoreland CSA (community supported agriculture).

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Hope you enjoy them 👍

  • @feliciaward6589
    @feliciaward658911 ай бұрын

    I just saw these on a video short, you video popped up, when I asked what can you do with a tomatillo? New subscriber here... Chef! Thanks for the helpful information ☺️

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    11 ай бұрын

    Great to hear and thanks for subscribing! Happy cooking 🙏

  • @user-cb8wk4tg2z
    @user-cb8wk4tg2z7 ай бұрын

    I like your presentation, thank you.

  • @kathleenherrmann436
    @kathleenherrmann4365 ай бұрын

    They are in the refrigerated produce section with peppers and cucumbers where I live on the east coast

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic. Glad to see them available in more places.

  • @toniasfusion2797
    @toniasfusion27972 жыл бұрын

    Yes I do have this tomatillos in my garden for the first time. I just tried to eat one and taste really good and a little bit tangy kind. So, next step is to cook or grill it.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Enjoy those tangy tomatillos! :)

  • @davidpreston3624
    @davidpreston36242 ай бұрын

    Easy to find in the regular grocery store, but much better if bought in a Mexican grocery. They will be bigger and won't have a ridiculous markup.

  • @tinaknutsen
    @tinaknutsen Жыл бұрын

    Do you have any tomilla recipes? You said you were going to do a video with how you use it in a recipe.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! I followed up with this recipe that uses tomatillo-based salsa verde, with extra tomatillos added. Thanks for watching! Easy Instant Pot Recipe | Salsa verde chicken kzread.info/dash/bejne/anp_pa2KntfNc9I.html

  • @davidpreston3624
    @davidpreston36242 ай бұрын

    Great garden plant too, must have two plants to set fruit, but plants are very hardy and prolific.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 ай бұрын

    Good to know! I need to try growing these myself.

  • @geoff8253
    @geoff8253 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Ontario Canada. This is available once per year in November. They cost $$2/lb or $1.50 USD/lb. Great video thank you.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to know! Thank you for watching and happy cooking 🙏

  • @markbuchli6477
    @markbuchli64772 жыл бұрын

    It’s flourishing in my garden but I was wondering what the empty shells were. Abs tho just explained it to me very well. Thank you i

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching, and enjoy those tasty tomatillos!

  • @uk7769
    @uk77693 жыл бұрын

    Publix in Florida has tomatillos often, as well as local Mexican taquerias or markets.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love shopping at taquerias. The smells and sights are rad, especially for a chile lover.

  • @lynnstevens1998
    @lynnstevens1998 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a small punnet in Sydney Australia (beginning of Autumn) and looking for a recipe.

  • @phoenixrising914
    @phoenixrising9142 жыл бұрын

    Easy to find in South Texas....... :) Right in my garden....

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s the best way to shop, lol!

  • @JMontana-zr6iz
    @JMontana-zr6iz3 жыл бұрын

    I live in Japan and I have been growing them here for more than a decade. They cannot be found here unless you own a Mexican restaurant.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s so cool! BTW, was just reminded that 5 years ago today I was at the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Such an incredible experience.

  • @vacantandstainedd

    @vacantandstainedd

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did you get tomatillo seeds in Japan?

  • @JMontana-zr6iz

    @JMontana-zr6iz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vacantandstainedd There is a specialty seed company that sells them online, but I brought mine from California, my home state. But with tomatillos, once you get them planted, they we continue to produce plants naturally every year. I have a huge crop every year and this is my 12th season of tomatillos

  • @charleswieand4445
    @charleswieand4445 Жыл бұрын

    We had them 30 years ago in our garden and they still pop up where garden used to be

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    So cool! They sound resilient.

  • @kathleenbroughfman1356
    @kathleenbroughfman1356 Жыл бұрын

    I live in a small town in Virginia and I can find these in the store all year around.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s fantastic!

  • @paulnipper4071
    @paulnipper40713 жыл бұрын

    Thanx for sharing ..... I picked up two plants at Lowe's. I've never grown any, but we have enjoyed salsa verde at our local Mexican restaurant. I've not seen them at our local supermarkets, but I haven't looked either. We live in west central Georgia, where in am trying to get info about planting, dimensions of the plant, and what to expect as far as produce.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and I’m glad you were able to find plants! If there is a Mexican or Latin grocer near you, they might have tomatillos. All the best and happy cooking/gardening.

  • @calamaridog

    @calamaridog

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your plants are doing well Paul. I grow tons of these in Virginia for a number of years. They have given me a long season and proven very resistant to all diseases. Even when my tomatoes have gotten sick.

  • @napnip

    @napnip

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calamaridog Do tomatillos come in hybrid and heirloom varieties like tomatoes?

  • @calamaridog

    @calamaridog

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@napnip my limited knowledge is that all varieties are heirloom, either green or purple varieties. I've never seen anything marketed as a hybrid tomatillo.

  • @user-gl9po5nj5s
    @user-gl9po5nj5s9 ай бұрын

    You asked if they're easy to find in our area I live in Montreal and I found them quite easily on sale for approximately 7 in a container for $2.99. And they're very fresh I might add. I feel like these would be great for making fried green tomatoes

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    9 ай бұрын

    Good to hear! Thanks for watching and happy cooking :-)

  • @chris9323
    @chris93239 ай бұрын

    You're right, I've probably eaten them unaware. I just had my first 1. It's way more fruity than a tomato. Not bad.

  • @poodledaddles1091
    @poodledaddles1091 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @krissys5614
    @krissys56142 жыл бұрын

    In Oregon and Idaho it’s easy to find

  • @sandralaleh9515
    @sandralaleh9515 Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can find them easy in Colorado!!

  • @SebastienGadoury
    @SebastienGadoury Жыл бұрын

    Im from a northen town of the province of québec in canada and we have tomatillos couples months a years.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s fantastic. Glad to hear they grow there. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🧑‍🍳

  • @almabosek8769
    @almabosek87693 жыл бұрын

    Hamburg, Arkansas has several farms that sell these fresh.

  • @hosseinyeganehfarid6659
    @hosseinyeganehfarid66592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much,

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😄

  • @wendyworrell6973
    @wendyworrell69738 ай бұрын

    We have them in super one foods in Jacksonville Texas

  • @freddieivory625
    @freddieivory6253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @colleencastonguay1126
    @colleencastonguay1126 Жыл бұрын

    Tomatillos are available in southern Ontario, Canada where I live. After purchasing a half dozen or so, I needed to find out exactly what I had bought and what to do with them.:) I appreciate the information you've share and I look forward to your salsa recipe. I do not have an insta-pot though. Hopefully there's a way around that?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and absolutely there is a way around it. I would advise cooking the tomatillos in a way you prefer - baking, simmering, or sautéing - then puréing them in a food processor, blender, or even a food mill. You can then add chopped up onions, cilantro, and peppers - along with a generous squeeze of lime or lemon juice, along with salt and pepper to taste. That should make a delicious tomatillo salsa. Cheers!

  • @elmandilone5590
    @elmandilone5590 Жыл бұрын

    in italy where i live never found them.. so im planning to grow some plant

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent idea. Best of luck and thank you for watching. PS I absolutely love Italy and hope to visit again soon. I was in Milan a few years ago and fell in love. 🤗

  • @robingutterman9452
    @robingutterman9452 Жыл бұрын

    Easy to find in Staunton VA stores.

  • @htas6888
    @htas68882 жыл бұрын

    I live in Portland, Oregon and tomatillos can be found in most markets :)

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @mella8902
    @mella890210 ай бұрын

    You find them in all shopping stores in Washington State

  • @SuperHaven7
    @SuperHaven72 жыл бұрын

    I'M IN CANADA and I just got some at NO FRILLS. I bought them hoping they were the orange berry looking thing with the cover as well. Cape Gooseberries. Now I'll know the difference between them.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love cape gooseberries. Hope you enjoy the tomatillos!

  • @SuperHaven7

    @SuperHaven7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IWantToCook Ohhhh. Yeahhh I did this is actually very good not just a little. You were right. Thank you. Enjoy. :)

  • @phyllisgarcia8149
    @phyllisgarcia8149 Жыл бұрын

    I grow these there are several varieties. I grow the tiny tim and a grande variety

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    nice!

  • @elizabethpugh2685
    @elizabethpugh2685 Жыл бұрын

    Easy to find in southern Oklahoma

  • @sealseba8762
    @sealseba8762 Жыл бұрын

    I found them at Sprouts in Denver, Colorado

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @PatriciaHenry
    @PatriciaHenry Жыл бұрын

    And roasted, they are good too!

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @willymags123
    @willymags1232 жыл бұрын

    I'm on the East Coast I've lived in New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Florida and now North Carolina and I've never seen those before in my life. And I shop only the produce, the Dairy, and the poultry aisle. Perhaps maybe I missed them? I doubt it but I've never seen it anywhere I've lived.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    It might be more of a challenge on the East Coast, but you can try a Mexican or Latin market if one is nearby. And if all else fails, try a salsa verde, which often use tomatillos. That is delicious in its own right. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!

  • @mariamunoz3338

    @mariamunoz3338

    2 жыл бұрын

    I live in RI and bought some today

  • @TexAgsArmyVet
    @TexAgsArmyVet2 жыл бұрын

    I buy them all the time in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas at Walmart.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s great! I’ve been impressed with the quality of produce at Walmart stores that have grocery a section.

  • @ttb1513
    @ttb15132 жыл бұрын

    Dang. You gotta put the link to the "next" video in the description. Luv growing tomatillos and making custom salsa verde …. But your idea: I’ll never know?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the heads-up on that! For now, here’s the link: Easy Instant Pot Recipe | Salsa verde chicken kzread.info/dash/bejne/anp_pa2KntfNc9I.html

  • @ttb1513

    @ttb1513

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recipe link!

  • @DianneM102947
    @DianneM102947 Жыл бұрын

    Easy to find here in rural Virginia. Right now anyway.

  • @andrewirvine4957
    @andrewirvine49573 жыл бұрын

    Can only buy a tomatillo salsa here in shops near me in Glasgow, Scotland

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I’m not surprised to hear that, but hey at least you can try tomatillos that way. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!

  • @johnstevo4781
    @johnstevo4781 Жыл бұрын

    I have never seen them on sale in the UK tbh and I cook a lot with international ingredients. I'm in Liverpool England

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    They may be hard to come by in that area. If you have a Latin or Mexican market, you might want to try there, or at least buy a green, tomatillo-based salsa if that is available. Cheers!

  • @larryharvey7709
    @larryharvey77092 жыл бұрын

    Found them near Boston. Bought one for seeds to see if I can grow them.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on!

  • @americanmade1701
    @americanmade17012 жыл бұрын

    AZ..everywhere..

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. I was recently in the Phoenix area and had some wonderful salsa made with them.

  • @hischild3759
    @hischild37593 жыл бұрын

    In Mississippi we fry green tomatoes. Do they have a similar taste?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love fried green tomatoes! These look similar and have similar texture, but i find them much more tart than a green tomato. Now I’m craving a good fried green tomato, lol.

  • @hischild3759

    @hischild3759

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IWantToCook Thank you. More tart sounds good to me!

  • @melissasouthard8374

    @melissasouthard8374

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, they're sour tasting.

  • @melindacash1268
    @melindacash1268 Жыл бұрын

    We have wild tomatillos in New Mexico, sometimes called ground cherries

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Yum!!

  • @ellemcclearly1800

    @ellemcclearly1800

    9 ай бұрын

    Ground cherries are completely different -- they are small and have a pineapple kind of taste. Unlike tomatillos, you can't pick them until golden. The only similarity is that they are both husked.

  • @dplj4428
    @dplj4428Ай бұрын

    Finding east coast too

  • @dansherman1980
    @dansherman19802 жыл бұрын

    I live in VA Walmart has them.

  • @brittanyjordan6761
    @brittanyjordan67612 жыл бұрын

    They have them at Walmart in NJ

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    very cool! Probably a great price there, too.

  • @sidechain0
    @sidechain03 жыл бұрын

    Man this could be great in cocktails.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Now that’s something I hadn’t thought of. Perhaps a greener take on a Bloody Mary...

  • @sidechain0

    @sidechain0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IWantToCook Yes! And a Margarita with mixed lime and tomatillo juice.

  • @mariaa-ud5nx
    @mariaa-ud5nx Жыл бұрын

    How do you store them and how long do they last?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    I store them in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator, and I've had them last more than a week. Keep them in their protective husk until you are ready to use. Cheers!

  • @zakaria_chana
    @zakaria_chana3 жыл бұрын

    WHAT ARE THOOOOSE! Memes aside I wish they're just unripe tomatoes. It's going to be a feat to find these here in Morocco.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah, yes I’m curious if they will be difficult to find there - and hello, thanks for watching from Morocco! I have not had the opportunity to visit, but I bet you have a wonderful selection of foods that would be hard to get here in California.

  • @paryss9351
    @paryss93512 жыл бұрын

    In Alabama we get the m from Sprouts or Mexican supermarkets

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Same here in California. Cheers 😀

  • @wilmamixon-hall8632
    @wilmamixon-hall8632 Жыл бұрын

    You can simply drop the tomatoes with shells on in a hot water bath for fifteen seconds and the shells will come right off

  • @cdeezy2718
    @cdeezy27182 жыл бұрын

    Bro that's a huge Roma not gonna lie

  • @Ojb_1959
    @Ojb_19593 жыл бұрын

    How to tell when they are ripe?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question! If it’s bright green it should be good to go. Just remember that tomatillos will be firmer and more tart than a tomato - that’s totally normal. Enjoy!

  • @SkepticalCaveman
    @SkepticalCaveman2 жыл бұрын

    They are vegetables AND fruits. "Vegetable" is not a scientific word, it's only a culinary word. The word "fruit" has both a scientific AND culinary definition that don't always overlap. Apples are fruits both from a culinary AND a biological view, tomatoes are only fruits from a biological view not from a culinary view. So to say that tomatoes aren't vegetables is wrong, they definitely are. That they also are called fruits from biological view doesn't matter, at all, because the biological meaning of "fruit" is different from the nutritional definition. Fruit from a culinary perspective are very sweet and are eaten as a dessert. Fruits CAN be served with the main dish also, like apple sauce with pork, for example. The best example of a fruit that is a vegetable culinary, is the avocado. Avocados have very little sugar and sweetnes, despite being fruits in a biological sense, and are therefore vegetables.

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😀

  • @danstrikker6465
    @danstrikker64652 жыл бұрын

    Walmart usually has them

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    @Rebecca-zr3lu9 ай бұрын

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  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏🙏

  • @cuctran8168
    @cuctran81682 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 plants but they are not big like that, Just grow very small and change yellow color and drop down

  • @thimug1150
    @thimug1150 Жыл бұрын

    well the tomato and tomatillo both are domesticated in mexico, i aways throught the tomato was italian bc of its common name roma tomato, iven though its oragin has nothing to do with rome lmao

  • @goneoutside1011
    @goneoutside10113 жыл бұрын

    Gooseberry are also part of the nightshade family.

  • @goneoutside1011

    @goneoutside1011

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok. I spoke to soon

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    3 жыл бұрын

    Family or not, I love gooseberries! They can be tricky to find in Southern California, so I consider them a treat when available.

  • @sweetresidue
    @sweetresidue2 жыл бұрын

    never in my 45 year old life have i ever seen one of those. i live middle illinois in a family of farmers... lol

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always something delicious to discover! Hope you enjoy if you try ‘em.

  • @alleynanci
    @alleynanci2 жыл бұрын

    How to get rid of bitterness?

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cooking them helps tame some of the bitterness, but that trait is also part of their nature.

  • @Larkinchance
    @Larkinchance2 жыл бұрын

    New England, sporadic... Exotic fruits and vegetables are showing up all over the country but irregularly. Berries, even though they are priced high, are all the rage..

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear when foods that are new to a region become available.

  • @divine9520
    @divine95202 жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to see what a tomatillo is from a tomarillo

  • @323REYNA
    @323REYNA Жыл бұрын

    If you roast them they ooze a delicious sweet caramelized liquid

  • @IWantToCook

    @IWantToCook

    Жыл бұрын

    Yum!! 😀

  • @CalimehChelonia
    @CalimehChelonia Жыл бұрын

    He says Solsa Vörday 😄