
Green Salsa
A vibrant fresh salsa made from tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño chilli, onion, garlic, and coriander. Essential for green enchiladas, chilaquiles verdes, and pozole verde. Served raw for a bright tang or cooked for a mellower flavour. Originates from central Mexico, where tomatillos have been cultivated since pre-Hispanic times.
Estimated retail price
~£4.49 / 370g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Green Salsa, part of the sauces and condiments section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 18 recipes in our collection, including Bean and Chorizo Sopes, Bean Tlacoyos and Carnitas Tacos. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Green Salsa
Street FoodBean and Chorizo Sopes
Street FoodBean Tlacoyos
TacosCarnitas Tacos
TacosBarbacoa Tacos
TacosSuadero Tacos
TacosMexican Chorizo Tacos
TacosBasket Tacos
Street FoodChicken Flautas
Street FoodHuaraches
Street FoodPuebla-Style Chalupas
TacosCrispy Potato Tacos
BreakfastDivorced Eggs
Street FoodTamale Sandwich
Street FoodOaxacan Memelas
Street FoodVeracruz-Style Picadas
TacosBeef Tongue Tacos
Street FoodCrispy Rolled Tacos (Taquitos Dorados)
Street FoodSincronizadas (Mexican Pressed Tortilla Sandwich)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Green Salsa?
Green Salsa is used in 18 recipes in our collection, such as Bean and Chorizo Sopes and Bean Tlacoyos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Green Salsa in the UK?
You can buy Green Salsa online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Green Salsa be stored?
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
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