Discover one of the most important ingredients in Mexican cuisine: The tomatillo

What exactly is a tomatillo?

First of all, by looking at the photo, tell me if they are familiar to you. And yes, they are from the Physalis (ground cherry) family.

You may have seen them at the market without knowing how good they are!

Hidden in the envelope, you will find the coveted tomatillo:

Tomatillos have a vibrant, tangy flavor with citrus notes, and they’re the key ingredient in dozens of Mexican green sauces. If you’ve ever eaten our Salsa Verde, then you already know the flavor of tomatillos!

If you make a garden in the summer, I suggest you plant some. Once harvested, tomatillos are easy to store. Keep them in the fridge, the wrappers intact, and they’ll keep for weeks.

Is it like green tomatoes?

Although the term tomatillo can be roughly translated as “small tomato”, it is not green tomatoes. Green tomatoes are unripe and have limited use compared to fresh tomatillos. Plus, they each have their own unique flavor profile!

Salsa verde with tomatillos is really good!! Your friends and family will ask for more, so consider yourself warned!

You can even quickly turn our salsa into an avocado salsa verde by simply adding a fresh avocado.

Ok, let me know if you have any other questions about tomatillos because it’s one of the most important ingredients in Mexican food and once you taste it you’ll love it!