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Published on Leave a comment on La Anita Salsa Macha – Arbol Pepper

We found this La Anita Salsa Macha - Arbol Pepper at Walmart. At just under $5 for an 8 oz. jar, it seemed like a bargain. But maybe more than we bargained for, in terms of flavor.

Main Flavor Elements
  • Hot and spicy chile de arbol pepper
  • Garlic
Snapshot
  • Base oil(s): Canola
  • Solids to oil ratio: High
  • Flavor Enhancer: Natural
  • Potential allergens: N/S
  • Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place
Our Impressions
  • Heat level: High
  • Texture: Chewy
  • Saltiness: Medium (50mg. per 5g.)

As one of our first exposures to salsa macha, we were taken aback by the intensity of its heat and spice. We coughed, we sneezed, our eyes watered and our scalps perspired. It was like nothing we'd tasted before. And we were hooked. In moderation, of course.

This, and the companion La Anita Salsa Macha - Morita Pepper, are two of our favorite salsa macha (salsas machas?). Of the two, this one has more heat and a spicier kick. But even through the intense heat, there's an underlying sweetness that can only come from the peppers themselves.

If you like the heat of Sichuan chili crisps, this Mexican take is sure to please.

Ingredients

Canola oil, dried chilies, garlic, salt, TBHQ as an antioxidant.

More Information

Brand: La Anita
Style: Salsa Macha
Price Paid: $4.97 / 8.1oz.
Country of Origin: Mexico
Manufacturer website: https://www.laanita.com/productos/salsa-macha-de-chile-de-arbol/
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Published on Leave a comment on La Anita Salsa Macha – Morita Pepper

This La Anita Salsa Macha - Morita Pepper was found at Walmart. Only one of three stores in the vicinity carries this version as of this writing. All three stock the chile de arbol version, one of our top contenders for hottest and spiciest. This one is has a different pepper flavor profile and is a little easier on the palate, and it's become one of our favorites.

La Anita Salsa Macha - Morita Pepper jar
La Anita Salsa Macha - Morita Pepper spoonful
Main Flavor Elements
  • Smoky morita pepper
  • Garlic
Snapshot
  • Base oil(s): Canola
  • Solids to oil ratio: High
  • Flavor Enhancer: Natural
  • Potential allergens: N/S
  • Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place
Our Impressions
  • Heat level: Moderate
  • Texture: Chewy dried peppers
  • Saltiness: Medium (50mg. per 5g.)

As much as we like the hotter La Anita Salsa Macha - Chile de Arbol Pepper version for its undeniable heat and spice, we also really like this morita pepper version with its dense, chewy, smoky solids. It's almost a "meaty" salsa macha. There's so much complex flavor from so few ingredients. We could eat it straight from the jar.

For those unfamiliar, the morita pepper is a small, dried and smoked red jalapeño with a fruity, smoky flavor and medium heat, often called "chipotle morita". It's smaller and spicier than the more common chipotle meco, with notes of plum, fig, and tea. The word morita translates directly from Spanish as "small mulberry".

Ingredients

Canola oil, dried chilies, garlic, salt, TBHQ as an antioxidant.

More Information

Brand: La Anita
Style: Salsa Macha
Price paid: $4.97 / 8.1oz.
Country of Origin: Mexico
Manufacturer website: https://www.laanita.com/productos/salsa-macha-de-chile-de-morita/
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