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Name: Authentic Pipian Verde (Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1 lb tomatillos (about 8-10 medium), husks removed and rinsed; 2 serrano peppers (or 1 jalapeño), stems removed; 1/2 white onion, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, packed; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (or ground cumin); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 1 pound cooked chicken (poached or roasted, shredded) or pork tenderloin (optional, for serving)

Pipian

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

A traditional Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds and used in various dishes.

Sauce

traditional

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