SALSA MACHA
Salsa macha is a rich chile oil from Veracruz, Mexico, made from variations of dried chiles, garlic, nuts and seeds fried in oil and finely chopped. As a condiment it's easy to make, and stores well. It's also incredibly versatile, adding texture and depth to everything it touches, from tacos and fried potatoes to poached eggs or a simple bowl of noodles with herbs. Once you've made it once, feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, playing with the chile varieties, or swapping in different seeds or nuts.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories condiments
Time 30m
Yield About 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add all the chiles, turn the heat down to low, and fry, stirring often, until the chiles are puffed all over, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chiles to a bowl.
- Add the garlic to the oil and cook over low, stirring often until toasted, dry and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to the bowl with the chiles.
- Add the peanuts and sesame seeds to the oil and fry for 5 minutes more, or until very lightly browned. Add the vinegar and sugar, and let the vinegar completely evaporate, about 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat, add the chiles and garlic back to the skillet and stir to combine. Allow the entire mixture to cool in the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a food processor. Blend until the nuts and chiles are finely chopped, stopping before any ingredient starts to become a paste. Season to taste with sea salt. Pour into jars and use immediately, or keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
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John Herbert
herbert.john@hotmail.co.ukThis salsa macha is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's easy to make and it adds a lot of flavor. I especially love it on tacos and enchiladas.
Kelsey Muthoni
muthoni-kelsey@yahoo.comThis salsa macha is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas. It's always a hit!
Abbas Bhaijibhai
abbas-b@hotmail.frThis salsa macha is a great way to add some flavor to your dishes. It's easy to make and it's very versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas.
Rishawn Doyle
rishawndoyle@gmail.comThis salsa macha is delicious! It's the perfect balance of smoky, nutty, and spicy. I love it on tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
All In 1 ChenaL
chenal.a@hotmail.co.ukThis salsa macha is a great way to add some heat and flavor to your dishes. It's also very versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas.
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l@gmail.comThis salsa macha is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's easy to make and it adds a lot of flavor. I especially love it on tacos and enchiladas.
Rk Alain khan
rka@yahoo.comThis salsa macha is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas. It's always a hit!
Cytro
cytro68@hotmail.comThis salsa macha is a great way to add some flavor to your dishes. It's easy to make and it's very versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas.
Sagheer Sagheer
s-sagheer@gmail.comThis salsa macha is delicious! It's the perfect balance of smoky, nutty, and spicy. I love it on tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
Simon Mills
simon.m@yahoo.comThis salsa macha is a great way to add some heat and flavor to your dishes. It's also very versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas.
Callum Peterson
peterson_c@aol.comThis salsa macha is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's easy to make and it adds a lot of flavor. I especially love it on tacos and enchiladas.
Kara Fuller
k.f21@hotmail.comI love the smoky flavor of this salsa macha. It's also got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. I've used it to make tacos, enchiladas, and burritos, and it's always a hit.
Daegon Frederick
frederickdaegon23@yahoo.comThis salsa macha is a great way to add some flavor to your dishes. It's easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, and a topping for tacos and enchiladas.
Lisa Sebiloane
lisa.s39@hotmail.comThis salsa macha is the perfect condiment for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. It's also great on grilled chicken or fish. I love the smoky flavor and the nutty texture.
Jean Viljoen
v.j81@gmail.comI've never had salsa macha before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the smoky flavor and the nutty texture.
Ahomed Joy
joy.a44@hotmail.comThis salsa macha is a great way to add some heat and flavor to your dishes. I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit! The salsa macha gave the enchiladas a nice smoky flavor and a bit of a kick.
My My
mym13@hotmail.comThis salsa macha is easy to make and so flavorful. I used it as a marinade for chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the salsa macha gave it a delicious smoky flavor.
Mocha Man
manm46@yahoo.comI love the nutty flavor of this salsa macha! It's also got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. I used it to top some grilled fish and it was delicious.
Hanray Cap
hanray_cap@aol.comThis salsa macha is incredibly flavorful and versatile. I used it as a dipping sauce for chicken tacos and it was a hit! The combination of guajillo and morita chiles gives it a nice smoky flavor, and the nuts and seeds add a great textural contrast.