Salsa Macha: A Spicy Twist on Easy Recipes
This bold Salsa Macha is one of those easy recipes that brings smoky, spicy flavor to your favorite dishes. Perfect for quick meals and meal prep.
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, or peanut oil)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 10–12 arbol chiles
- 3–4 guajillo chiles
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from the dried chiles and tear them into smaller pieces.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add peanuts and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden.
- Add sesame seeds and garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add arbol and guajillo chiles. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Do not burn.
- Turn off heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Transfer everything to a blender or food processor. Add salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky, based on preference.
- Store in a clean jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month.