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Salsa Mancha

Salsa Mancha

Takes , serves 4.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 oz dried chiles de árbol or other chiles, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 box Wellington Cracked Pepper Crackers

Instructions

  1. Combine oil, peanuts, garlic, and sesame seeds in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until garlic and sesame seeds are golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chiles. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, and oregano. Let stand until cool, about 20 minutes.
  2. Pour mixture into a blender or food processor, and pulse until garlic and peanuts are finely chopped (do not over-process or puree).
  3. Add Wellington Cracked Pepper Crackers to dip right away or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.