When you have a bountiful tomatillo crop, it's helpful to know that they can be frozen for future use. If you are picking your own vegetables, it is important to do it at the right time, just before they fall.
Steps
Step 1. Remove the paper-like envelope from each tomatillo
Discard any tomatillos that aren't in perfect condition (yellowish, brown, discolored, or broken). Wash them to remove any dirt or debris. The slightly sticky surface of tomatillos will require some effort on your part.
Step 2. Let the tomatillos dry
You can only freeze them when they are perfectly dry.
Step 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Transfer the dry tomatillos to the paper. Decide whether to freeze them whole or sliced.
Step 4. Place them in the freezer
Step 5. Once the tomatillos are completely frozen you can remove them from the freezer
At this point they will be ready to be divided into small food bags. Their pre-freezing state will allow them not to stick to each other in bags.
Step 6. Close each bag carefully
It is advisable to remove as much air as possible. Label and date the bags so you know when you put them back in the freezer.
Step 7. Use them as required by your recipes
Let them thaw and add them to your sauces and soups. Note that they will have a slightly softened texture compared to before freezing, nevertheless they will be ideal for all those dishes that call for a puree of tomatillo.
Step 8. Finished
Advice
- Frozen tomatillos can be stored for up to 6 months.
- Alternatively, you can freeze a tomatillo puree, with or without the addition of other ingredients. Season a defrosted puree with herbs and spices of your choice.
