DELICIOSO PEPIAN GUATEMALTECO

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds offer a similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are a more economical choice.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas are healthier, while flour tortillas are typically cheaper.

Start by boiling water in a pot.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Add cilantro, one onion, and one clove of garlic to the water.

Add the washed whole chicken to the pot.

Cook the chicken until it is almost done, which takes about 10 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, roast the tomatoes until they are soft.

Remove the roasted tomatoes and set them aside.

In another pot, cook the green beans and potato for about 10 minutes.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside, keeping the broth.

In a separate pan, toast the pepitoria (pumpkin seeds) and sesame seeds until golden brown.

Once toasted, remove the pepitoria from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Blend the roasted tomatoes, toasted pepitoria, onion, garlic, cilantro, and optional banana peel until smooth.

Strain the blended mixture to remove any seeds or solids.

Return the strained mixture to the pot with the chicken broth and add the chicken pieces back in.

Add the cooked green beans and potato to the pot.

Season with additional chicken broth or consomme to taste, and adjust salt if necessary.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few more minutes to combine flavors.

Serve the Pepian hot, optionally with rice or Guatemalan white tamales.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens