Tomatillos – Tomates Verdes

Using Tomatillos in Your Recipes

Tomatillos or Tomates Verdes look like small green tomatoes wrapped in a paper husk. Tomatillos are commonly used in Mexican green salsas. They have a bright acidic taste that mellows and sweetens the longer they are cooked.

If a dish calls for tomatillos and you don’t have any on hand, you are out of luck. There is no good substitute for tomatillos. Their taste is unique.

Tomatillos or Tomates Verdes commonly used in Mexican green salsas

Mexican Recipes That Include Tomatillos

Chicken Breasts With a Tomatillo Salsa

Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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