Inspired by Salsa Macha, a rich chile oil originating from Veracruz, Mexico, this compound butter version of the popular condiment builds flavor, texture, and a welcome heat with ingredients like dry chilis, vinegar, garlic, and sesame seeds. Spread overwarm bread, use it to season chicken or steak, or spread onto tortillas before grilling for tacos.
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Ingredients
Serves 40
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 4 each Medium Cloves Garlic, peeled and smashed
- 4 each Arbol Chile Pepper, such as El Guapo®, stemmed and seeded
- 2 each Ancho Chile Pepper, such as El Guapo®, stemmed and seeded
- 2 each Chipotle Chile Pepper, such as El Guapo®, stemmed and seeded
- 2 each Guajillo Chile Pepper, such as El Guapo®, stemmed and seeded
- 3 tbsps White Vinegar
- 2 tbsps Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsps McCormick Culinary ® Sesame Seeds, White
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 pound Unsalted Butter, softened
Procedure
- Heat olive oil and garlic in small saucepan on low heat just until hot and fragrant. Turn off heat; let infuse for 10 minutes. Transfer oil mixture to bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, rehydrate chilies bowl and let stand 20 minutes. Drain well.
- Place garlic oil mixture, rehydrated chilies and remaining ingredients, except butter, in food processor and pulse until mixture is a smooth paste. Add butter, pulse just until mixed.
- Hold at room temperature for service, refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
Chef's Tip!
Wrap compound butter in parchment or plastic wrap in shape into a log. Slice to top steaks, chops, burgers and vegetables or pipe as desired for use with bread service.
- Recipe type: Sauces Condiments and Spreads
