If you're a fan of Mexican and Central American cuisines, you're probably already quite familiar with the tomatillo. A staple ingredient in salsa verde, these unique husk-covered fruits are used ...

But with a flavor that is tart, tangy, slightly acidic, and even a little sweet, tomatillos are the perfect base for salsa verde. The versatile sauce works as a flawless accompaniment to tortilla ...

If you are ready to start summer with a bang, make this shishito pepper salsa. This easy, authentic tomatillo salsa is a delicious reminder of the summer garden. Man ...

Stir in tomatillo-onion mixture until evenly combined. Season with salt and set aside. Make the salsa verde: In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine jalapeños, remaining tomatillos ...

Put the ribs into a large tray and add the remaining ingredients, reserving half the chilli for the salsa, and stir to combine. Leave to marinade at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

Fresh tomatillos are hard to buy in the UK, though you may be able to find them at a specialist grocer. It's more likely you'll come across tinned tomatillos, which are good for making salsa.

Fresh tomatillos next to a bowl of salsa verde - Plateresca/Getty Images You may be initially intimidated by tomatillos when you first see them in the supermarket. Hiding a bright green fruit ...