If you haven’t yet tasted the vibrant Mexican condiment called Salsa Macha, you’re in for a treat. This intensely flavored, crunchy chile-nut sauce brightens everything from eggs and toast to tacos and grain bowls with smoky heat, tang, and a hint of sweetness.

Salsa macha quickly became one of my favorite pantry staples. It balances spice, sweetness, acidity, and crunch, making it an easy way to elevate simple dishes. The basic method is fast, flexible, and forgiving: you can customize the chiles, nuts, seeds, vinegar, and sweetener to your taste. Properly stored in the refrigerator it will keep for about a month.