2006-09-25 10:45:49 · 20 answers · asked by garth_stuart 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Sounds like Physalis (also known commonly by the names of some of its variants, 'Cape Gooseberry', 'Chinese Lantern', etc.). Looks like an orange-coloured cherry tomato inside a 'paper' husk. It is actually related to tomato (nightshade). For a pic and more info, see the Wikipedia link below.
2006-09-25 20:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by had enough of idiots - signing off... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a tomatillo, all right. They're great in salsas and other recipes. Here's a good one for corn and tomatillo salsa:
INGREDIENTS:
4 ears fresh corn kernels
2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 pound husked, cored and chopped tomatillos
1/2 chopped green bell pepper
2 thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet, combine the corn kernels and jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir for 10 minutes, until the jalapenos are soft.
In a saucepan over high heat, combine the corn and jalapeno mixture with the tomatillos, green bell peppers, green onions, lime juice, water and coriander. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring once.
Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator. Serve with tortilla chips.
Note: if you like your salsa a little milder or hotter, adjust the amount of jalapenos accordingly. The amount given is a little zippier than I personally like, so I usually reduce it by half.
But then again, I'm a wuss when it comes to spicy stuff.
2006-09-25 10:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground cherry, otherwise known as the Cape Gooseberry, Groundcherry, Uchuva (Colombia) or Winter-cherry.
A similar fruit is the tomatillo, otherwise known as the husk tomato, jamberry, or husk cherry.
2006-09-25 17:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Empress_of_Light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tomatillio
if its green, looks like a tomato but has a pod like wrap around it. Used to make salsa
2006-09-25 10:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by to_sassy4_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ach, I know the one you mean. Its a gooseberry of some kind, cant remember the exact name, its easy to confuse with a kumquat (or however you spell it). Defo sumthin gooseberry though, a posh girl at work had them the other day. The show off! Whats wrong with a banana I ask you?!
2006-09-25 10:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by theblaney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomatillo. They make a really nice salsa! It could also be a ground cherry. I had some in Canada.
2006-09-25 10:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomatillo.
2006-09-25 10:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a Cape Gooseberry
2006-09-25 10:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Steven S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's like an orange cherry tomato, I'd say physalis. If it's red then I have no idea.
2006-09-25 10:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Junisai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, looks like a tomatillo.
Check out the pic.
2006-09-25 10:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by Wadey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋