Find me drizzling salsa macha on everything from eggs and roasted broccoli to even a grilled cheese sandwich.
Oh, itschili crisp, a Chinese condiment I know and love.
But why does the label say salsa macha?
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It tastes different from chili crisp mostly because of the many varieties of Mexican chilis it uses.
Its also nothing like the jarred salsas for dipping tortillas and filling tacos.
Salsa macha comes from the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca in Mexico.
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I didnt try it in Veracruz or Oaxaca, but atThe Fancy Food Showin New York City.
Thats the kind of condiment that deserves a spot in my fridge.
And its not just for drizzling.
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Arantza De La Torre of Don Chilio, a Mexican brand of salsa macha, agrees.
This is a condiment that it’s possible for you to cook with.
My mom does this amazing cauliflower.
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She puts the salsa macha on it and bakes it.
Luckily, salsa macha is now suddenly everywhere.
The good news is thatCHiNGONAsis precisely what I look for in an everyday, on-everything condiment.
Its the tastiest salsa macha I whole-heartedly recommend.
Its spicy, but it doesnt violently sear your tastebuds.
For now, its still hard to find outside of the Bay Area.
it’s possible for you to order it for pickup from the restaurant or find it at localBi-Rite Markets.
Mark Your Calendars!
Don Chilio is releasing it’s salsa macha for sale to the public in August 2022.
I drizzled a modest teaspoon of this salsa macha over a cup of sour cream for dipping tortilla chips.
Its a crowd-pleasing party trick I will lean on from now until forever.
