Marich
Flavorful Connoisseur
Hey everyone! If you're looking for a spicy, smoky, and nutty sauce to elevate your meals, you have to try this Salsa Macha recipe. It's a versatile Mexican sauce made from dried chilies, nuts, and seeds, perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or even scrambled eggs. Give it a try and spice up your dishes! ![Hot pepper :hot_pepper: 🌶️](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f336.png)
Ingredients:
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- 1 cup dried chilies (ancho, guajillo, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Equipment:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium skillet
- Blender or food processor
- Jar for storage
Instructions:
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic cloves and sauté until golden brown, then remove them from the skillet.
- Add the dried chilies to the skillet and toast them for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then remove them from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, toast the peanuts and sesame seeds until golden brown.
- Combine the toasted chilies, garlic, peanuts, and sesame seeds in a blender or food processor.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar (if using) to the blender.
- Blend until you achieve a chunky, yet pourable consistency. Add more oil if needed.
- Transfer the salsa macha to a jar for storage.
Enjoy your homemade salsa macha as a spicy, nutty addition to your favorite dishes!