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What is salsa macha?
The crunchy Mexican chile oil you'll want on everything
Salsa macha is a Mexican chile oil salsa from Veracruz. Instead of fresh tomatoes or tomatillos, it starts with dried chiles toasted slowly in oil, plus nuts and seeds for crunch. The result is rich, smoky and spoonable: more like a topping than a dip.
Our Chipotle Salsa Macha
Chipotle and chile de árbol in avocado oil, with toasted walnuts, sesame seeds and cranberries. Smoky from the chipotle, a little sweet from the cranberries, and full of crunch. It is our best seller, and it comes in a generous 9 oz jar.
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How to use salsa macha
- Drizzle over eggs, avocado toast, or scrambled tofu for a smoky kick.
- Whisk with olive oil and lime for an instant taco or salad dressing.
- Stir into mayo or sour cream for a smoky sandwich spread.
- Spoon over tacos, pizza, rice bowls, grilled meat or roasted vegetables.
- Top a bowl of beans or soup with a spoonful right before serving.
Good to know
- What is salsa macha?
- Salsa macha is a Mexican chile oil salsa from Veracruz: dried chiles slowly toasted in oil with nuts and seeds. It is rich, crunchy and spoonable, not watery like a fresh salsa.
- What does "macha" mean?
- It is usually explained as the feminine of "macho": bold and brave, like the salsa.
- Is salsa macha the same as chili crisp?
- They are cousins. Both are crunchy chile oils, but salsa macha is Mexican, made with dried Mexican chiles like chipotle and árbol, and usually nuts and seeds.
- How spicy is your salsa macha?
- A 2 on our 4-point heat scale: a warm, smoky heat with a little sweetness, not a fire alarm.
- How do I store it?
- Keep it in the fridge and check the best-by date on the label. Stir before using: the oil and crunchy bits like to separate.
Allergens: Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and sesame.
Where to buy salsa macha in San Diego
- Carmel Valley Farmers Market · Sundays 10am–1pm · Directions
- Seaside Market in Cardiff · 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 · Directions
- Windmill Farms Market · 6386 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92120 · Directions
- Fox Point Farms · 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Directions
- Always Hungry Grocery & Goods · 325 Carlsbad Village Dr B-1, Carlsbad, CA 92008 · Directions
- Patine · 2722 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 · Directions
- Heavenly Bodega · 2765 5th Ave, Ste 10, San Diego, CA 92103 · Directions