Recipes with Salsa Macha

The ever-popular Salsa Macha is a firm favourite amongst Mexicans, who are very proud of their electrifying homemade condiment. Made simply from crushed chillies, seeds, nuts and oil, it will soon become your go-to product that can go on everything. A little goes a long way, and its spicy nuttiness is completely addictive!

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Recipes with
Salsa Macha

Here are three of our favourite ways to enjoy our Crunchy Salsa Macha. Make a delicious Macha Mayo and have it with some charred Corn Ribs, sprinkle it into your Barbacoa Beef Tacos, or scatter it over the top of Tortilla Soup.

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Make a delicious Macha Mayo!

We adore making this homemade Macha Mayo. It’s super easy to do, all you need is a couple of cups of mayonnaise, our Crunchy Salsa Macha, half the juice of a lemon and some pepper. You’ll then have a spicy mayo recipe that you can use and keep in the fridge all week!

Recipes that we love serving it with include a few of our BBQ chicken dishes such as Chicken Skewers, Pollo Asado and Spatchcock Chicken. Alternatively, mix it with sweetcorn as a variation of our Mexican Corn recipe, or have it with Corn Ribs. Other delicious recipes to serve our Macha Mayo with are Coconut Prawns, Prawn Quesadilla or Pulled Pork Burrito!

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Recipes with
Salsa Macha

Here’s our collection of recipes that use our Crunchy Salsa Macha. There are loads of fresh new ideas here, with recipes that perhaps you would never have thought would pair well with a condiment like this. Recipes such as our Green Beans as well as our egg recipes lend themselves well to a nutty and spicy sprinkling on top! Once you try it, you will be adding it on top of every meal you make. Just remember to go easy at first, as this little jar packs a punch.

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Salsa Macha FAQs

Take a look at our frequently asked questions about Salsa Macha recipes. If you have questions of your own not shown here, please ask them in the comments section underneath the recipes. To learn more about authentic Mexican cooking check out the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel.

What is salsa macha?

Originating from Veracruz, Mexico, salsa macha is made with a variety of dried chillies, seeds, nuts and oil. It’s finely chopped but still has some texture.

How to use salsa macha?

It’s typically used as a condiment that you serve alongside your meals to sprinkle on top, or use like a strong mustard. Alternatively, you can mix it into sauces, stews or dips.

What nuts are typically used in salsa macha?

Peanuts are traditionally used to make salsa macha, though the recipe is great with other nuts. Switch it up and try it with pecans or almonds.

How long can you store salsa macha?

Once opened we recommend storing our Salsa Macha in the fridge and consuming it within 6 weeks.

Why is it called salsa macha?

Its name is taken from the feminine for macho. It basically translates as brave sauce, in the sense that it is extremely strong and spicy!