Look for tomatillos that are bright green, plump, and firm or semi-firm ... t take hold in Spain since they resembled the Chinese Lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi), a highly poisonous nightshade ...

With a name like "Chinese lantern", using husks from this plant as an accent for lighting ... It may be easier to skeletonize pods that are still green. Add 2 tablespoons of lye to 1 quart of ...