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Salsa Macha
Dark, rich salsa macha is oil-based and derives its deep, earthy, smoky flavor from toasted dried chilies, garlic and a combination of nuts and seeds. Some versions are well blended to fully integrate the ingredients, but this one is chunky with chopped peanuts and whole sesame seeds. (We found that a blender does a better job than a food processor at breaking down the toasted chilies.) Salsa macha keeps well in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving.
Makes about 1
cup
15 minutes
plus cooling
Ingredients
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¾
ounce guajillo chilies (4 medium), stemmed and seeded
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½
ounce ancho chilies (1 or 2 medium), stemmed and seeded
Directions
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01In a 10-inch skillet over medium, toast all of the chilies, turning occasionally with tongs, until fragrant and just a shade darker in color, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a blender and cool for about 5 minutes.
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