CondimentMexican-Caribbean

Tomatillo Scotch Bonnet Salsa Cruda

Name: Tomatillo Scotch Bonnet Salsa Cruda
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb (454g) tomatillos, husked and quartered; 1/3 white onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed; 1 lime, juiced; 2 cups (32g) cilantro, loosely packed; Salt and black pepper, to taste

A bright, fiery raw salsa made with fresh tomatillos and scotch bonnet pepper — bold heat with a tangy citrus finish.

April 9, 2026

Prep time

10 min

Total time

10 min

servings

Ingredients

1 lb (454g) tomatillos, husked and quartered (454g) tomatillos, husked and quartered
1/3 white onion, quartered white onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic cloves garlic
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed
1 lime, juiced lime, juiced
2 cups (32g) cilantro, loosely packed (32g) cilantro, loosely packed
Salt and black pepper, to tasteSalt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and scotch bonnet to a blender.
2Add cilantro and lime juice.
3Pulse to desired consistency — chunky or smooth.
4Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust lime juice as needed.
5add water as needed to adjust consistency