Pipian Sauce
By Maverick19
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c pumpkin seeds
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed
- 1/2 med white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, warmed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh leaves loosely packed
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Toast the pumpkin seeds, stirring constantly, until they have expanded and begin to pop, 3-5 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish.
2. In a medium heavy saucepan, simmer the tomatillos, serrano chile and onions in salted water, to cover, until the tomatillos turn a dark green color, about 10 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos, serrano and onions to a blender or food processor and puree with the chicken broth, cilantro, sugar and toasted pumpkin seeds, until smooth (the sauce will be a little coarse)
4. If you want a smooth sauce, place the sauce in a sieve and push it through, into a bowl.
This sauce is traditionally served over chicken, but it works on a lot of dishes
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