# Salsa Macha with Peanuts, Sesame, and Dried Chile
Canonical URL: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/recipes/salsa-macha
Publication state: published
Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: salsa macha recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for salsa macha, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 12 minutes
- Total: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 350 ml
## Ingredients
- 60 g dried chiles
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 80 g peanuts
- 30 g sesame seeds
- 300 ml neutral oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fine salt
## Method
1. Toast the solids: Warm oil gently. Fry garlic, peanuts, and sesame separately until golden, removing each before it darkens.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/salsa-macha-step-1.webp
   Image description: Step 1: Toast the solids for Salsa Macha.
2. Bloom the chiles: Add dried chiles to the warm oil for a few seconds, then remove from heat.
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   Image description: Step 2: Bloom the chiles for Salsa Macha.
3. Blend: Blend chiles, garlic, peanuts, sesame, salt, vinegar, and enough infused oil to make a spoonable sauce.
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   Image description: Step 3: Blend for Salsa Macha.
4. Jar: Transfer to a clean jar and cover the solids with oil.
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   Image description: Step 4: Jar for Salsa Macha.
## Storage
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks and use a clean spoon.
## History Context
Salsa macha is associated with Veracruz and neighboring regions, with recipes varying widely in chile, nuts, seeds, and texture.
## Primary Image
- URL: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/variants/salsa-macha/salsa-macha-og.webp
- Description: Salsa Macha, presented as a food-focused editorial visualization by The Foods That Shaped Us.
- Status: editorial-placeholder
## Sources
1. Flavor Forecast 2026. McCormick. https://www.mccormick.com/pages/flavor-forecast-2026