Salsa Macha

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a pan set to low medium heat, add 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. 2In a pan set to low medium heat, add 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. 3In a pan set to low medium heat, add 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. 4Once the oil is hot, start frying six garlic cloves until they are golden.
  5. 5Once the oil is hot, start frying six garlic cloves until they are golden.
  6. 6Once the oil is hot, start frying six garlic cloves until they are golden.
  7. 7Fry a tortilla until crispy golden.
  8. 8Fry a tortilla until crispy golden.
  9. 9Fry a tortilla until crispy golden.
  10. 10Remove the tortilla and turn off the heat.
  11. 11Remove the tortilla and turn off the heat.
  12. 12Remove the tortilla and turn off the heat.
  13. 13Fry one chile ancho and about 60 chiles de árbol for 10 to 15 seconds, being careful not to burn them.
  14. 14Fry one chile ancho and about 60 chiles de árbol for 10 to 15 seconds, being careful not to burn them.
  15. 15Fry one chile ancho and about 60 chiles de árbol for 10 to 15 seconds, being careful not to burn them.
  16. 16Once the chiles have changed color, remove everything from the pan.
  17. 17Once the chiles have changed color, remove everything from the pan.
  18. 18Once the chiles have changed color, remove everything from the pan.
  19. 19Add all the fried ingredients into the blender.
  20. 20Add all the fried ingredients into the blender.
  21. 21Add all the fried ingredients into the blender.
  22. 22Once the oil has cooled off, add it into the blender as well.
  23. 23Once the oil has cooled off, add it into the blender as well.
  24. 24Once the oil has cooled off, add it into the blender as well.
  25. 25Add salt to taste.
  26. 26Add salt to taste.
  27. 27Add salt to taste.
  28. 28Blend until you achieve the desired consistency, avoiding over blending.
  29. 29Blend until you achieve the desired consistency, avoiding over blending.
  30. 30Blend until you achieve the desired consistency, avoiding over blending.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 1 chile ancho
  • 1 chile ancho
  • 1 chile ancho
  • 60 chiles de árbol
  • 60 chiles de árbol
  • 60 chiles de árbol
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt

Equipment

panblender

Tips

  • Make sure to fry the chiles de árbol for 10 to 15 seconds to avoid burning them, as this will make your salsa bitter.
  • Do not over blend the salsa.