How Spicy Is a Tomatillo

What is this? The fruit itself is not very spicy but it is frequently used to make extremely hot sauces and purees. For example, a green sauce made from fresh tomatillos can be super hot, going up to 110k SV on the Scoville rating scale for peppers. But nothing is quite as delicious as a smoky, spicy salsa verde.

What does a tomatillo taste like?

What Do Tomatillos Taste Like? Tomatillos are sweet, tart, subtly fruity, and a bit earthy. When raw, they’re quite acidic. Cooked tomatillos are a bit milder in flavor.

How toxic are tomatillos?

Raw tomatillos are not toxic as long as they are ripe. Let them ripen and turn into red, yellow, or purple before you use them. Raw tomatillos are a perfect ingredient for salsa and other dips and sauces like vinaigrettes.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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