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

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