Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos) Recipe

Name: Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tomatillo; 1 cup milk, for soaking; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco jalapeno sauce, to taste; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup fine grain semolina meal or 1/2 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons lard, for frying; Garnish; fresh minced cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh tomatillo
1 cup milk, for soaking
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco jalapeno sauce, to taste
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup fine grain semolina meal or 1/2 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons lard, for frying
Garnish
fresh minced cilantro

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["Remove the papery husks and stems from the tomatillos. Under warm running water. gently rub the tomatillos using your fingers to remove the sticky residue. Pat dry. Cut up into 1/4"" slices.", "In skillet heat the oil.", "In a non-reactive shallow dish, mix together the milk, egg, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. Soak the tomatillo slices in the milk mixture for about 30 minutes.", "On a piece of waxed paper, stir together the flour, semolina meal (or cornmeal), salt and pepper. Set aside.", "Remove one slice of tomatillo from the milk mixture then dredge each tomatillo slice into the flour, shaking off any excess flour.", "Heat a castiron skillet to medium-high and add oil or lard. Fry the slices on each side for 5 minutes or until crispy. Do not crowd the tomatillos.", "Transfer to paper towels to soak up the grease.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh minced cilantro if desired. Serve warm.", "Servings are approximate."]

220

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh tomatillo, 1 cup milk, for soaking, 1 egg, beaten, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos)

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