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Mixed Nut Salsa Macha

3 cups approximately
Salsa Macha con Muchas Nueces

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 9 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded, and cut into small squares with scissors
  • 4 to 5 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed and cut into small rings (with seeds)
  • 8 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup amaranth seeds
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar, or grated piloncillo
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste

To Prepare

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chiles, garlic, and nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the amaranth seeds. Scrape into a bowl and let cool.
  • Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, and salt into the chile mixture. Let sit, covered, for at least 8 hours before serving to allow the chiles to soften.
  • The salsa will keep, tightly covered, for a few weeks in the refrigerator.