Hibiscus Salsa Macha
Get ready to elevate your dishes with Hibiscus Salsa Macha—an unforgettable, vibrant condiment blending hibiscus flowers, chiles, toasted seeds, and spices. This salsa brings layers of flavor and a hint of heat, perfect as a dip, marinade, or sauce that adds a unique twist to any recipe.
3 cups
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 5 chiles de Arbol
- 5 chiles guajillo
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil (I use avocado oil)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup hibiscus flower hydrated
- ½ cup sesame seeds raw
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon piloncillo
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Start by cleaning your dried chiles by removing the stems and seeds.
- Begin by toasting the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about a minute on each side until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove the seeds from the skillet and place them in a heatproof bowl or jar.
- Repeat with the pumpkin seeds, and hibiscus. If the hibiscus flowers are whole, pulse them in the food processor to chop them up. When done, put it in the jar or bowl with the toasted seeds.
- Add one cup of vegetable oil to the pan, heat until it ripples, add the garlic, and deep fry until golden. Remove and set aside. Add the dried chiles and fry until they begin to turn a darker color; remove and set aside. Let the oil cool down for a bit.
- Combine the chiles, garlic, ¼ cup oil, piloncillo, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour into the jar with the hibiscus and seeds, then add the remaining oil from the pan.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Notes
- Spicier version: Add 2–3 more chiles de árbol.
- No hibiscus? Add a tablespoon of lime juice or apple cider vinegar for tartness.
- Nut-free: Skip pumpkin seeds and double the sesame, or use sunflower seeds.
- Storage: Keeps up to 2 months in the fridge. Stir before using.
- No hibiscus? Add a tablespoon of lime juice or apple cider vinegar for tartness.
- Nut-free: Skip pumpkin seeds and double the sesame, or use sunflower seeds.
- Storage: Keeps up to 2 months in the fridge. Stir before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1562mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1888IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 6mg