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Salsa Macha with Peanuts

This salsa macha recipe is made with oil, dried chilies and peanuts.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword salsa macha
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 335 kcal
Author Carissa

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

  1. Heat up a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of oil.

  2. Once hot, add the peanuts, cook for 1 min then add the garlic. Continue to cook for about 3 min while stirring frequently.

  3. Next add the dried chilies and cook for about 5 to 10 seconds on each side.

  4. Transfer the chilies, peanuts, and garlic cloves to a bowl to cool.

  5. 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!