Gustavo Romero's Salsa Macha Verde
Gustavo Romero's Salsa Macha Verde
March 28, 2025
Gustavo Romero of Oro by Nixta brings a fresh twist to traditional salsa macha with a bright-green blend of chiles and seeds. Unlike the classic salsa macha, which typically relied on dried chiles and nuts, this version features fresh poblanos and serranos combined with garlic, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds for a rich, earthy flavor and satisfying crunch. Lime juice, cilantro, and scallions add freshness, balancing out the deep, smoky notes from the chiles. This salsa is a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and citrus—ideal for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or anything in need of a flavorful kick.
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Wow, this is really good! Great color, great texture. I’ve been putting it on beans and rice for breakfast, and making a Mexican version of Scallion Oil Noodles (I’m tossing noodles with this salsa, a little salt, a little Maggi, and maybe add some leftover taco meat or chopped onion or whatever.) Thanks!
Hi Ann! Yes, you can absolutely substitute the sesame seeds. A simple option is to just double up on the pumpkin seeds. They’ll still give you that great texture and toasty flavor. You could also use sunflower seeds, or even peanuts if those work for you. Just be sure to give whatever you use a quick toast to bring out the flavor. Let us know if you give it a try. 😊
Is there a substitute for sesame seeds? I’m severely allergic to sesame seeds.
Hi Holly! Yes, that’s correct. It calls for 2 cups of avocado oil. It’s an oil-based salsa, similar in concept to a chile crisp, so the oil is a key part of the recipe. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Just double checking that this calls for 2 CUPS avocado oil….