Salsa MACHA
An oil-based salsa that includes a variety of dried chiles and garlic. Some recipes may include sesame seeds, pepitas, peanuts, corn tostada and more. Salsa Macha drizzled on your favorite tacos for an extra kick! Or mix in with your favorite marinades or salad dressings.
Servings 2 Cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups avocado or olive oil plus more oil when blending
- 2 oz chile de arbol stems removed (2 cups), 2 ounces
- 2 oz chile Guajillo stems and seeds removed
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Directions
- In a pan, combine the 1/2 cup oil, chile de arbol, guajillo peppers and garlic. You can fry the ingredients separate, if you like.
- Bring up to temperature at medium/low heat. When the peppers become aromatic, lower heat and stir often. You want the peppers to become bright red and slightly soft. Do not let them get too dark or they will be bitter. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer chile/oil mixture to the blender. Mix the salt, to taste with the vinegar and stir until salt dissolves. Pour it into the blender jar. Pulse to blend, adding more oil if it's too thick. Taste for salt. Yields about 2 cups.
Notes
Note: The vinegar is not traditional in salsa macha, but I like the acid note it brings to the recipe. Also traditional to add is fried sesame seeds and some peanuts. I did not have either on this day. The guajillo I added were to yield a slightly more mild version. They are also optional. Chef's choice!