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Salsa Macha

Makes about 1 cup

15 minutes plus cooling

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Dark, rich salsa macha is oil-based and derives its deep, earthy, smoky flavor from toasted dried chilies, garlic and a combination of nuts and seeds. Some versions are well blended to fully integrate the ingredients, but this one is chunky with chopped peanuts and whole sesame seeds. (We found that a blender does a better job than a food processor at breaking down the toasted chilies.) Salsa macha keeps well in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes about 1

cup

15 minutes

plus cooling

Ingredients

  • ¾

    ounce guajillo chilies (4 medium), stemmed and seeded

  • ½

    ounce ancho chilies (1 or 2 medium), stemmed and seeded

Directions

Reviews
Claudette S.
March 17, 2024
I could eat this on just about anything
What more can I say? First time I made it I over-toasted the chilies. Watch out for that. Second time came out much better, and the third time I think I'll find the spot in between toasting the chili a bit more than the second time. I could eat this on just about anything.
Jennifer B.
October 14, 2022
Fantastic salsa
Open and your windows and turn on your fan, but this makes a great salsa.
Colin K.
June 9, 2024
what a great sauce!
I made this and shared w my Mexican friend. She loved it!

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