Just made this today and am SO glad I did!!! There are two kinds of the dried chipotles: mecos and moritas. It doesn’t seem to be something we would just eat with chips. Salsa Macha – One Sauce for Every Taste. . Beef Birria with Consome (Birria de Res con Consome), Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe (Red Chilaquiles). Going to try northgate gonzales next. Set a large heavy skillet over medium heat and add the oil. The morita chilies will still provide plenty of heat. Click here to go to printable recipe: Brave Sauce – Salsa Macha. What are some of the ways you would use this salsa? Transfer chilies to blender. In fact some people use Chiles de Arbol, but beware of the heat…. Salsa with out of season tomatoes never tastes as good– this is a great idea! I put it on everything quite frankly. You could definitely give it a try with the ancho chiles. Steve, Drizzle it over eggs and beans, or serve it tapas-style with tortilla chips and sliced avocados. Salsa Macha is an example. Then it is seasoned with salt. Thank you Pati! Since it is from Veracruz, are there any fish recipes you could recommend? I’m eager to give it a try. I am so thrilled to find this recipe! This magical combination of dried chilies, garlic, nuts and olive oil is highly addictive, and the perfect vehicle for discovering the world of dried chillies out there. I was not offering a way to change Pati’s recipe I was mentioning an “Asian” version of this sauce which I make.. muchisimas gracias. Yum. I’d really like to know what each chili tastes like and how hot each is on a scale if 1-10 for example or in comparison to a jalapeño. Again, I just drizzle it over noodles and broth to stunning effect. I can already tell they would taste fabulous! I also used ancho and chipotle chilis. I hope you enjoy the salsa. I attended and thoroughly enjoyed your dinner in Laredo back in October. Second, the peanuts aren’t right. Have you looked in a Mexican market or grocery store? Hola Regina, Thank you for making it! A little will go a long way! Log in to Reply. It goes great with homemade corn tortillas and queso fresco. I wouldn’t suggest any other kind of liquid besides oil. You can do Salsa Macha with any of them. Salsa macha is a very spicy salsa. I would like to subscribe to Pati’s monthly newsletter, stemmed, seeded torn into pieces, about 1½ to 2 cups, or unsalted other nuts you may prefer such as pecans or pine nuts, Beans: Frijoles de Olla or Beans from the Pot, https://patijinich.com/pati_2020/category/ingredients/chiles/, http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2009/04/cooked_salsa_verde/, http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2010/01/spicy_habanero_salsa/, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/cooking-fats-101-whats-a-smoke-point-and-why-does-it-matter.html. Living in Austin, Tx we have many of the ingredients for your style of recipes. I have prepared the salsa most times in the blender, but also tried it in the molcajete a few times. I just found this one from Pati's Mexican […]. My question is where is a source that explains the flavor concepts or notes of the various chilis, both fresh and dried. Salsa Macha (OG) has been added to your cart! As for chilis I know that people use all kinds of dried chiles in their salsa macha. mah-chah) A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. I do however enjoy adding a bit of this salsa to my soups when serving. Love love LOVE your show and look forward to making more of your recipes!!! To me, one of the most fascinating kinds of salsas is salsa macha. Thanks!! I made this with raw sunflower seed kernels I toasted, as I am allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. And why peanut oil? Let me know what you think of it please! When oil is hot add the morita chilies and fry until the chilies start to puff up. Then transfer to blender. You can also substitute a clove of regular garlic for each stalk of green garlic. ¡Gracias, Pati! Translate Salsa macha. I also will try this Salsa Macha with a pork loin or a turkey breast, both stuffed and rolled up. As a snack, you can spread a light layer of salsa macha on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers. Dear Pati, We also love you, your show, your accent and your recipes. Thanks for sharing. Saludos! Many people taste this and are surprised that it is a basic Mexican salsa, because it has no tomatoes or fresh ingredients like other salsas, just oil and dried chiles. Love ya Pati. But salsa macha is amazing anytime of the year. This looks like a lovely sauce!! I like it on eggs too! Originating in the state of Vera Cruz.