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tomatillo

[ toh-muh-tee-oh, -teel-yoh ]

noun

plural tomatilloes, tomatillos.
  1. a plant, Physalis ixocarpa, of the nightshade family, native to Mexico, having yellow flowers with five blackish spots in the throat and bluish, sticky berries in a purple-veined calyx.


tomatillo

/ tɒməˈtɪləʊ; -ˈtiːjəʊ /

noun

  1. a solanaceous plant, Physalis ixocarpa , of South America
  2. the greenish-purple fruit of this plant that is a staple in Mexican cuisine Also calledgreen tomato
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of tomatillo1

1910–15; < Spanish, diminutive of tomate tomato
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Nawab highlights the contrast between the “fiery serrano chiles” and ingredients like tomatillos, juxtaposed with the earthy flavors and rich texture of the nuts, which balance beautifully.

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And true to their nature, the Trigos also are offering a few companion plants, such as tomatillos, basil and Persian cucumbers.

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Canned tomatillos make the prep go quickly, but be sure to crush and drain them in a strainer over a bowl before using them.

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It includes breakfast sandwiches with slight uplifts - one comes with avocado and tomatillo along with egg and sausage - desserts such as filled donut-like pastries called McPops, and snacks including pretzel bites.

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Add the toasted pasilla chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, chicken broth, piloncillo, the remaining teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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