Pipian - Pumpkin Seed Salsa
- 2 poblano chiles
- 4 serrano chilies, diced
- 34 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted and ground (pepitas)
- 1 lb tomatillo, husked and cooked in water for 10 minutes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 14 teaspoon cumin
- 14 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 14 onion, diced
- 12 cup cilantro
- 1 bunch radish, leaves
- 2 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon lard
- 18 teaspoon cinnamon
- Cook the poblanos under the broiler for about five minutes on each side, or until blackened.
- Place poblanos in a closed paper bag for 15 minutes so they can steam.
- After 15 minutes, take the poblanos out of the bag, and gently rub off the skin.
- Remove the stem and seeds and dice the peppers.
- In an ungreased iron skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds on medium heat for a couple of minutes, then grind in a spice grinder, coffee grinder or blender until powdery.
- In a blender or food processor, add the poblanos, serranos, tomatillos, ground pumpkin seeds, cumin, black pepper, onion, garlic and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
- Puree until well blended and smooth.
- Add the radish leaves, romaine lettuce leaves, cilantro to blender, and puree until well blended and smooth.
- In a pot, heat up the oil on medium and add the puree.
- Cook for a couple of minutes and then slowly add the rest of the chicken broth and the cinnamon.
- Cook on low for half an hour, stirring occasionally.
chiles, serrano chilies, pumpkin seeds, water, chicken stock, cumin, black pepper, garlic, onion, cilantro, lard, cinnamon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pipi-n-pumpkin-seed-salsa-371833 (may not work)