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Salsa de Cacahuate (Peanut Salsa)

This creamy Salsa de Cacahuate (Peanut Salsa) is another traditional Mexican salsa very popular in the southern states of Mexico. With only 4 ingredients, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1  tablespoon Avocado or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 20 dried arbol chiles stemmed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup water or more if needed

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add peanuts and garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
  2. Add the chiles and sauté for about 45 seconds. Being careful not to burn the chiles.
  3. Transfer to a blender and the salt and water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a milder salsa, use less chiles de arbol or substitute some of them for Chile Japones (Japanese Chile is milder than Arbol Chile).
  • This recipe calls for 20 arbol chiles and it comes out very spicy! So if you like things hot, keep things as is.
  • For a milder sauce use from 10 to 12 chiles de arbol and add 1 guajillo chile to enhance the flavor and for texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1oz Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Serving 1oz
Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.