Description
Salsa Macha is a flavorful Mexican chili oil sauce with a variety of seeds and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup dried Arbol chilies, stems removed
- 1/2 cup dried Guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced garlic and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add Arbol chilies to the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes until they puff up slightly. Remove chilies and set aside.
- Add Guajillo chilies to the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes until they soften. Remove chilies and set aside.
- Add sesame seeds, pepitas, and sunflower seeds to the oil. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in oregano and cumin seeds.
- Let the oil cool slightly.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the fried chilies, toasted seeds, and fried garlic.
- Pulse until coarsely chopped. You can also leave some whole chilies for texture.
- Pour the infused oil over the chili and seed mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer the salsa to a clean jar.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust the type and amount of chilies to control the heat level.
- For a smoother salsa, process for a longer time. For a chunkier texture, pulse briefly.
- Salsa Macha can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Serve with tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Frying, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Salsa Macha, Chili Oil, Mexican Condiment, Spicy Sauce, Seed Sauce, Arbol Chili, Guajillo Chili, Pepitas, Sesame Seeds