Witch Sauce

Name: Witch Sauce
Prep time: 82 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 cups white vinegar; 2 cups water; salt; 1 tablespoon clove; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon allspice berry; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon cilantro seeds; 1 sprig rosemary; 2 sprigs thyme; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 4 guajillo chiles; 8 árbol chiles; 1/2 cups serrano chile, in thin strips; 1/2 cups red onion, in thin strips; 1 cup carrot, in thin strips; 1 cup celery, in thin strips

alexandra romero

Are you a lover of fish and seafood? Then prepare this recipe for witch sauce, as it is the ideal dressing to add a lot of flavor to tostadas, ceviches, aguachiles, cocktails, and much more.

The famous witch sauce originates from the region of Guerrero and is the perfect accompaniment for tacos, quesadillas, and seafood. It is made with a mix of dried chiles, tomato, garlic, and spices, which give it a smoky and spicy flavor, perfect for enhancing the taste of any dish.

Now you know, there’s no better option to add more flavor to your fish and seafood than this witch sauce, an easy, quick, and delicious option. Enjoy!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 31-03-2025

Preparation

1h 12 mins

10 mins

Low

Heat the vinegar, water, salt, clove, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, bay leaf, rosemary, garlic, coriander seeds, guajillo, and árbol chili in a pot over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat, remove from heat, and let cool completely. Add the serrano chili, red onion, carrot, and celery to a sterilized container. Pour in the liquid with the spices, close it, and let it rest for 3 days. Pair dishes like shrimp cocktail, ceviches, tostadas, and more with the witch sauce.