If you haven’t tried this salsa mach recipe with peanuts, you’re missing out! It’s an incredibly delicious and unique Mexican salsa that’s goes great on tacos, tostadas, eggs, beans and much more!
Salsa Macha with Peanuts
This salsa macha recipe is made with oil, dried chilies and peanuts.
Ingredients
- 2 ancho chilies
- 6 guajillo chilies
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts unsalted
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
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Heat up a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of oil.
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Once hot, add the peanuts, cook for 1 min then add the garlic. Continue to cook for about 3 min while stirring frequently.
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Next add the dried chilies and cook for about 5 to 10 seconds on each side.
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Transfer the chilies, peanuts, and garlic cloves to a bowl to cool.
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Once cool, transfer them to a blender along with the remaining half cup of oil, salt and oregano. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce into a bowl and stir in the vinegar, brown sugar and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!