Pepián
Pepián is one of Guatemala's foundational recados: a thick stew whose sauce is built from charred tomatoes, chillies, pumpkin seeds, sesame and toasted spices.
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How do you make Pepián?
Pepián uses 8 ingredients and 5 clear steps. Allow 1 hour 40 minutes; the recipe yields 6 servings. Check off ingredients and steps as you cook.
Ingredients & Preparation steps
8 items
History note
Pepián is one of Guatemala's foundational recados: a thick stew whose sauce is built from charred tomatoes, chillies, pumpkin seeds, sesame and toasted spices.
5 steps
Toast pumpkin seeds, sesame, spices and tortillas separately until fragrant without burning.
Char tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic and seeded chillies on a dry pan.
Blend all toasted ingredients with stock into a smooth, thick sauce.
Brown chicken, pour over the sauce and enough stock to loosen, then simmer covered.
Cook until chicken is tender and safe, stirring often as the seed sauce thickens.
Serve with rice, warm corn tortillas and chopped coriander.
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