How to Husk a Tomato

Remove the inedible husk of a tomatillo before eating.

Tomatillos, also known as husk tomatoes, have a very tart flavor -- not at all like typical tomatoes. They were introduced throughout the Western Hemisphere from Mexico and have become common in the U.S. as the Hispanic population has increased. Tomatillos are enclosed in a husk that should be light brown in color and not dry or shriveled at the time of picking. Tomatillos are generally used to make salsa, jam and marmalade, but can also be eaten raw.

Things You'll Need

• Tomatillo

Instructions

1. 

   A tomatillo with husk.

   Hold the tomatillo by the stem, if it has one, or the flat base.

2. 

   Half-opened tomatillo.

   Peel away the husk from the pointy top. Pull each husk leaf gently away from the tomatillo down to the base.

3. 

   Tomatillo served up and ready to eat.

   Yank the husk leaves off the tomatillo's base. You can also keep the leaves attached to the base when serving to add visual effect.

References

• Aggie Horticulture: Tomatillo
• GourmetSleuth: Tomatillos (Husk Tomatoes)

Resources

• Allrecipes.com: Tomatillo Recipes