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Tomatillos
Vegetables and Vegetable ProductsSmall, tart green fruits with a papery husk, central to Mexican salsa verde and green sauces.
2 substitutes
Substitutes
Green Tomatoes
1:1
Green tomatoes offer a similar tartness and acidity. Add a squeeze of lime to mimic tomatillo's brighter, more citrusy notes. Works well in cooked salsas and sauces.
✅Best for: salsas, sauces, salsa verde
⚠️Not for: raw preparations where tomatillo's unique flavor matters
Gooseberries
1:1
Tart, slightly acidic berries that mimic tomatillo's unique tang. Best in cooked sauces and chutneys. Cape gooseberries (physalis) are even closer in flavor.
✅Best for: sauces, chutneys, cooked salsas
⚠️Not for: dishes where tomato body is needed