Green Tomato Bloody Mary
The best American name for this vegetable would probably be “Mexican green tomato”, but they actually taste nothing like regular tomatoes, In fact, the tomatillo is not a tomato at all. The tomatillo has a tart, lemony flavor that is enhance when cooked (especially roasted) and is an excellent base for salsas. While salsa (salsa verde) is the most popular way to enjoy tomatillo, they can be used in other ways. Tomatillos contain high amounts of vitamin A&C. Tomatillos are our #2 sales item!
Ingredients:
4 medium-size green tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cored and quartered
10 fresh tomatillos (about 15 oz), husks removed and cored
2 green onions
3/4 cup vodka (or tequila)
1/2 cup loosely packed assorted fresh herbs
3 Tbsp lime juice
3 Tbsp green hot sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp salt
Garnishes: halved pickled okra, lemon slices
Instructions:
Cook first 2 ingredients in boiling salted water to cover 3 minutes. Drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain.
Process tomatoes, tomatillos, green onions, and next 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding solids. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
Makes about 5 cups.
From Southern Living.