Salsa Macha

This is a beautifully rich salsa chock-full of different chilis and nuts. The depth of flavor is incredible and can be used on many applications, from raw fish to roasted poultry and meats.

Preheat the oven to <temperature>350<unit>°F</unit></temperature>

Add <quantity>20</quantity> dried chile de árbol and <quantity>2</quantity> dried puya chiles without seeds to a baking sheet

Add <quantity>3</quantity> dried pasilla chiles and <quantity>8</quantity> dried morita chiles without seeds

Add <quantity>2</quantity> dried ancho chiles without seeds and <quantity>5</quantity> dried guajillo chiles without seeds

Add <quantity>4</quantity> dried cascabel chiles without seeds

Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white sesame seeds, <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of pecans and, <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of hazelnuts to a smaller baking sheet

Bake the nuts for 15m until they are toasted and fragrant

Bake the chilies for 5m to dry them out

Add <quantity>8</quantity> peeled garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until minced

Transfer to a small pot, using a spatula to scrape the sides

Transfer the chilies to the food processor

Pulse until the chilies become a coarse powder. Use a spatula to scrape the sides as needed

Add the nuts and pulse until you obtain a homogeneous powder. Transfer to a bowl

Place the garlic pot over high heat and add <quantity>4<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of canola oil

Fry the garlic for 5m, until it becomes golden brown. Stir occasionally

Pour the roasted garlic and oil over the chilies and nuts mixture and stir

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of apple cider vinegar

Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and stir. The salsa macha is ready

You can spoon it into a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips and garnish with sesame seeds

Enjoy!

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