salsas

Salsa Macha

Name: Salsa Macha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 dried árbol chiles, seeds optional; 2 dried morita chiles, seeds optional; 1 dried ancho chile, seeds optional; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 cup peanuts, toasted; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 cup almonds, toasted (optional); 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (optional); ~1 cup extra virgin olive oil; ~1 tsp salt, to taste

Salsa Macha is a traditional Mexican sauce made with dried chiles, garlic, and nuts, perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite dishes.

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

15 minutes

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Servings

4-6 servings

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Difficulty

Medium

1 Ingredients

3 dried árbol chiles, seeds optional
2 dried morita chiles, seeds optional
1 dried ancho chile, seeds optional
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup peanuts, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup almonds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (optional)
~1 cup extra virgin olive oil
~1 tsp salt, to taste

2 Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium heat, toast the diced onion until golden brown.
2

Add the minced garlic and the dried chiles to the skillet, along with the seeds if you want it spicy.
3

Remove from heat once everything is nicely browned.
4

Incorporate the toasted peanuts and sesame seeds, and toast for an additional 2 minutes.
5

Transfer everything to a blender and blend with the extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
6

Add salt to taste and blend again until well combined.
7

If desired, mix in toasted almonds and pumpkin seeds for extra flavor.

💡 Tips from the Kitchen

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Adjust the amount of chiles based on your spice preference.
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Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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