Hard
Guatemalan
Pepián
Guatemala's national dish - rich, spicy stew with chicken or beef and pumpkin seeds.
90
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
3.00 lbs
Chicken thighs
bone-in
1.00 cup
Pumpkin seeds
hulled
0.25 cup
Sesame seeds
4.00
Tomatoes
large
6.00
Tomatillos
4.00
Guajillo chilies
dried, stemmed
2.00
Onions
quartered
6.00 cloves
Garlic
2.00 tbsp
Achiote paste
2.00 cups
White rice
cooked
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Toast pumpkin and sesame seeds until golden.
2
Char tomatoes, tomatillos, and chilies.
3
Blend toasted seeds with charred vegetables.
4
Brown chicken pieces in large pot.
5
Add blended sauce and achiote paste.
6
Simmer 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
7
Serve over rice with tortillas.