Chinicuiles Salsa

Name: Chinicuiles Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 8 worm larvae; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 onions; 5 tomatillos; 3 serrano chiles; tortilla chips

Mara Alpizar

Dive into the history of Mexican cuisine with this recipe for chinicuiles salsa. In addition to honoring pre-Hispanic cooking, this spicy salsa is perfect for accompanying all kinds of dishes. Are you ready to try it?

Did you know? Chinicuiles are rich in proteins, fatty acids, and minerals like iron and zinc, making them a very nutritious food.

Dare to experiment with this delicious chinicuiles salsa and add an authentic and nutritious touch to your meals. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a dish that connects flavor, history, and nutrition in every bite!

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Published: 03-04-2025

Preparation

10 mins

5 mins

Low

Roast the garlic, onion, tomatoes, and serrano chili for 3 minutes or until well charred. Crush the chinicuiles in a molcajete, add the garlic and mash. When it has a paste-like consistency, incorporate the onion, tomato, and chiles, and continue mashing until you obtain a martajada salsa. Adjust the seasoning. Serve the chinicuiles salsa and accompany with totopos.