Salsa With Crudités

Ingredients

• 3 guajillo chiles, seeds removed, torn or cut into 1" pieces
• 3 dried chiles de árbol or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• ¾ cup finely chopped peanuts
• 3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• Pineapple spears, mango and dragon fruit slices, and celery sticks (for serving)

Steps

1. Bring guajillo chiles, chiles de árbol, and oil to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, still stirring, just until chiles darken in color, about 2 minutes total. Let cool.
2. Transfer chiles and oil to a blender and add orange juice, vinegar, and sugar. Purée until nearly smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in peanuts, sesame seeds, cocoa powder, and garlic. Season with salt.
3. Serve salsa macha with pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and celery alongside for dipping.