Mayan Pumpkin-Seed Dip
- 5 ounces raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds; about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 large jalapenostemmed, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup lightly packed parsley
- 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- In a large skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor.
- In the skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering.
- Add the shallots, jalapeno, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the food processor and let cool.
- Add the parsley, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, orange zest and 1/4 cup of water to the food processor and puree until nearly smooth.
- Season with salt.
- Transfer the sikil pak to a bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
pepitas, canola oil, shallots, jalapenostemmed, garlic, kosher salt, lightly packed parsley, cilantro, lime juice, extravirgin olive oil, orange zest, tortilla chips
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mayan-pumpkin-seed-dip (may not work)