Fried Green Tomatillos with Carom Seeds
The tomatillo is a plant of the nightshade family, related to the cape gooseberry, bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. Tomatillos originated in Mexico, and are a staple of that country’s cuisine.
Ingredients
- 3-4 unripe , semi-soft tomatillos
- 3 tsps of carom seeds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (you can substitute brown rice flour)
- 1 cup kosher bread crumbs
- 2 tsp Cajun spices
- 2 tsp of sea salt
- 1 tsp of ground pepper
- pinch of turmeric powder (optional)
- 1 cup of water
- Oil for frying. You can use sunflower oil or extra virgin oil.
Instructions
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Cut the tomatillo into thick slices
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Place the oil on medium heat
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In a mixing bowl, add the flour, carom seeds, turmeric, Cajun spices, salt, pepper and water.
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Mix well by hand until the consistency is creamy
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Dip the tomatillo, 1 slice at a time
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Remove the dipped slice and place it in the breadcrumbs bowl.
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Coat the slice in breadcrumb all around and place it carefully into the heating oil
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Fry each side for about 2 minutes.
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Drain using a frying strainer and then place the fried slice on a dish with paper towel. The paper towel will absorb more of the extra oil.
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Prepare the remaining slices the same way and then set aside to cool