Salsa macha has been a fixture of Veracruz cooking for centuries. Here’s how a regional condiment made from dried chilies, oil, and nuts became one of the most talked-about ingredients in the world.
Salsa macha is an oil-based Mexican condiment built on dried chilies, nuts or seeds, garlic, and often vinegar. Here’s what it is, what it tastes like, and how it’s different from chili crisp.
Salsa macha is built from dried chilies, nuts, oil, and not much else — but those choices matter a lot. Here’s how to read the label before you buy.