Take A Bite at Cafe Kacao and Ma Der Lao Kitchen

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and easier to find.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more economical.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Chia seeds offer similar texture with added health benefits.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

Cut the chicken into pieces or use a pre-cut whole chicken.

Boil the chicken in chicken broth with one onion, one garlic clove, salt, and two bay leaves for 20 minutes.

Prepare the sauce by blending sesame seeds, dried peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Pour some of the chicken broth into the blended mixture to achieve the desired consistency.

Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until it reaches the right thickness.

Make fresh corn tortillas using Maseca and water, optionally adding salt.

Shape the tortillas into circles and cook them until they bubble, indicating they are done.

Serve the pepian de pollo with rice and diced avocado, using the tortillas to scoop up the food.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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