GREEN PIPIAN
This classic Mexican pumpkin seed sauce, also known as green mole, is tangy, herbal and spicy all at the same time. Serve it with poached or pan-cooked chicken breasts, fish (it's very pretty with salmon), or shrimp. You can bathe grilled vegetables with it, or serve it with white beans and steamed or poached vegetables. Hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds are available in many whole foods stores and Mexican markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dips and spreads, one pot
Time 40m
Yield Makes about 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a heavy Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat and add the pumpkin seeds. Wait until you hear one pop, then stir constantly until they have puffed and popped, and smell toasty. They should not get any darker than golden or they will taste bitter. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Place the cooled pumpkin seeds in a blender and add the tomatillos, chiles, lettuce, onion, garlic, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Cover the blender and blend the mixture until smooth, stopping the blender to stir if necessary.
- Heat the oil in the Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Drizzle in a bit of the pumpkin seed mixture and if it sizzles, add the rest. Cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens and thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. It will splutter, so be careful. Hold the lid of the pot above the pot to shield you and your stove from the splutters. Add the remaining chicken stock, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt. For a silkier sauce, blend again in batches.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Munna Jayshwal
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Mexican dishes.
Halim Tilis
[email protected]This dish is always a hit at parties.
Vicki Xericos
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is always so tender.
Sagar Neupane
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Muhammad Ruhaan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Raja Sani
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Ce3id
[email protected]This dish is always a hit at parties. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.
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[email protected]I love the addition of the tomatillos in this recipe. They give the sauce a nice tangy flavor.
Kalwial Vines
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is always so tender. I always serve it with rice and beans, and it's always a hit.
Zachary Arnold
[email protected]This was my first time making green pipian and it was a success! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Fatima Hosseini
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
amira amira
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is always so tender. I love serving it with rice and beans.
chloe junge
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.
Frank Nelson
[email protected]This green pipian was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I especially loved the addition of the tomatillos, which gave the dish a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again!