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Salsa de Cacahuate (Spicy Peanut Sauce)

November 13, 2024 1 min read

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Salsa de Cacahuate (Spicy Peanut Sauce)

This smokey, nutty sauce adds richness and complexity to whatever dish it accompanies. Try it with meat, fish, tacos, or even as a simple dip for tortilla chips and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 Onion, raw
  • 6 Garlic, clove
  • 283g Peanuts, dry roasted, whole
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 8g Guajillo Chiles, dried – deseeded, stems removed
  • 1/3 cup Chile de Arbol, dried – stems removed
  • 5 cup Water – divided
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper, ground

Directions

  1. Remove the stems from and de-seed the dried chiles.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat and add cumin, guajillo chiles, and pasilla chiles. Stir consistently to mix evenly for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add water, cover the pan, and bring to a simmer until the chilis are softened — about another 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the Blender Pitcher and add the remaining ingredients. Attach the Lid. Lock the Pitcher onto the Motor Base.
  7. Select SPEED 5 and blend for 45 seconds.
  8. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Allow to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.