Best Easy Salsa Macha de Cacahuate Recipe

A rich, nutty salsa macha loaded with toasted peanuts, dried chiles, and garlic in oil. This vegetarian condiment is packed with healthy fats and protein for any family table.

Cook 20 min Difficulty NORMAL 265 kcal
#vegetarian #mediterranean #diabetic friendly #low carb
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • peanuts (unsalted, shelled) 1 cup
  • dried arbol chiles 8 pieces
  • dried ancho chiles 2 pieces
  • garlic cloves 6 cloves
  • sesame seeds 2 tbsp
  • neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed) 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 1 tsp
  • apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 7 g 11%
Protein 6 g 9%
Fat 24 g 80%
Serving size 40g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 325°F).

  2. 2

    Add the garlic cloves and fry gently, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant but not burnt (about 3-4 minutes). Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the peanuts to the oil. Fry, stirring, until golden and toasty, about 3 minutes. Remove peanuts with a slotted spoon and set aside with the garlic.

  4. 4

    Add the dried arbol and ancho chiles to the oil and fry for 30-45 seconds, just until darkened and fragrant. Remove with slotted spoon to avoid burning.

  5. 5

    In a heatproof bowl or blender, combine the toasted peanuts, garlic, chiles, sesame seeds, salt, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour in the hot oil (let cool slightly if using a blender). Blend or pulse until the mixture is chunky-smooth, pausing to scrape down as needed.

  6. 6

    Let the salsa cool to room temperature before serving. Adjust salt to taste. Store in a clean jar, covered by a thin layer of oil for freshness.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Salsa Macha de Cacahuate recipe?
The defining ingredient is the shelled peanuts, which provide the rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture characteristic of this salsa macha. Combined with dried chiles and garlic, peanuts create both the body and a subtle sweetness in this condiment.
Q. What is the most important cooking point when making this salsa?
Careful heat control when frying the ingredients is essential. Ensure the oil does not smoke and maintain a steady medium-low heat. Overheating can burn the garlic or chiles, resulting in bitterness, so monitor color and aroma closely and remove items as soon as they turn golden or fragrant.
Q. How do I avoid a bitter or unpleasant salsa texture?
To prevent bitterness, don’t over-fry the garlic or chiles; remove them as soon as they're golden and aromatic. For the best texture, blend the salsa only until chunky-smooth, so it retains some nutty crunch without turning into a paste.
Q. Is this salsa high in healthy fats or protein?
Yes, each serving contains 24g of fat (about 80% of calories) and 6g of protein per 40g serving, largely thanks to the peanuts and oil. The salsa is rich in plant-based healthy fats and provides a moderate protein boost while keeping carbs low.
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