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Salsa Macha Recipe

This Mexican salsa macha recipe is the perfect condiment, made with crispy bits of toasted chili peppers, garlic, peanuts and sesame seeds in oil. Spoon it over everything!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 large ancho peppers
  • 2 large guajillo peppers
  • 5-6 chile de arbol peppers
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (use 1 cup for less oily - see notes below)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste I use 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Instructions

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  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the anchos, guajillos and chiles de arbol. Chop or cut them into very small pieces, about 1/4 inch or smaller. Set them aside.
  2. Add the peanuts, garlic, sesame seeds and oil in a medium pot. Heat to medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the garlic starts to to crisp up and the seeds turn golden brown.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the chili pepper bits. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the vinegar, salt and Mexican oregano.
  5. Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and pulse several times until the salsa is nicely combined. Don't over-process the salsa macha, as you want to have nice crispy bits, not a puree.
  6. Serve!

Notes

  • Makes about 2.5 cups. Serving size estimated at 1/4 cup. Nutritional values are estimated.
  • Heat Factor: Mild. Salsa macha is not traditionally a hot and spicy salsa, though you can heat things up with hotter peppers and/or spicy chili flakes.
  • Storage: You can store your salsa macha in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It will last 3-4 weeks.
  • Oil: This recipe is meant to be more like a chili crisp, with a lot of oil. However, some people find 2 cups of oil "too oily". If you are concerned, use only 1 cup of vegetable oil for a thicker salsa macha.

Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2106IU (42%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2106IU 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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