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  • noun Plural form of tomatillo.

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Examples

  • Processing tomatillos is tedious and sticky, but the results are very satisfying.

    Barnstorming on an Invisible Segway moiread 2009

  • For a sauce to dip them into, I decided on a piquant salsa verde with fresh tomatillos from a local Mexican grocery.

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  • I think tomatillos is the name given them by gringos.

    Tamatillos 1919

  • I think the tomatillos are a great idea and I bet my husband and I are really going to like this recipe!

    Sour cream chicken enchiladas recipe | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

  • When picked before ripening for their tartness and green color they are now more commonly known as tomatillos, green tomatoes or tomate verde.

    Ground Cherry and Watermelon Salad 2009

  • It's actually pretty rare for my grocery store to have tomatillos, which is why I appreciate the canned version I have been able to find at Whole Foods.

    elly says opa! 2008

  • It's actually pretty rare for my grocery store to have tomatillos, which is why I appreciate the canned version I have been able to find at Whole Foods.

    Recipe Exchange 2008

  • My apologies for getting overly technical on the "tomatillos" issue!!

    Jim, Sorry for getting overly technical!! 1919

  • At this point, "tomatillos" may be used fresh or placed in a pot to simmer and used for sauces.

    Tamatillos 1919

  • But that is as close as "tomatillos" get to being tomatoes!!

    Tamatillos 1919

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  • These are tasty as heck!

    June 5, 2008