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.
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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