Salsa Macha Verde
Salsa Macha Verde is a unique and flavorful Mexican condiment that combines the spiciness of fresh green chilies with the rich, nutty flavors of peanuts and pumpkin seeds. Unlike traditional Salsa Macha, which typically features dried red chilies, this "Verde" version uses fresh green jalapeño and serrano peppers. The result is a vibrant, green-hued sauce that offers a different kind of heat and complexity.
4 cups
Calories: 848kcal
Ingredientes
- 3 Jalapeño peppers
- 3 Serrano peppers
- 3 Scallions white and green part
- 1 cup Unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds pepitas
- ¼ cup Sesame seeds
- 1 cup Olive oil or another neutral oil
- 5 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- lime juice optional
Elaboración paso a paso
- Wash the chiles and remove the stems. Put In a food processor with the scallions and pulse until everything is chopped. Put in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Set aside. Peel and thinly slice the garlic, and set aside.
- Place the peanuts and pumpkin seeds into the bowl of your food processor. Secure the lid and pulse the mixture two or three times, just enough to slightly chop the nuts and seeds without turning them into a paste. This will help to create a wonderful textural contrast in your Salsa Macha Verde.
- In a frying pan, heat your choice of oil over medium heat until it starts to shimmer, indicating that it's hot but not smoking. Add the garlic cloves and sauté them gently, keeping a close eye to ensure they don't burn. As soon as the garlic begins to take on a light golden-brown hue, use a slotted spoon to promptly remove it from the oil. Carefully transfer the sautéed garlic to the bowl containing your chopped jalapeño and serrano chilies.
- Carefully add the coarsely pulsed peanuts and pumpkin seeds to the hot oil remaining in the frying pan. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds to a minute, just enough time to infuse the oil with their nutty aroma but not so long that they burn. Pour the oil, nuts and seeds to the bowl containing your chopped jalapeño and serrano chilies and sautéed garlic.
- Now, sprinkle in the sesame seeds and season the mixture with salt. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the ingredients. Allow your Salsa Macha Verde to cool for a moment, letting all the flavors meld together before using or storing. If you wish you can finish it with a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 848kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg