Receta de Pepián amarillo

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are more accessible and still provide a nutty flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is a leaner alternative, while pork shoulder is economical.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often cheaper.

Blend 500 grams of choclo desgranado with a little bit of water until you have a thick mixture.

Heat oil in a pot.

Sauté a diced onion and a little garlic until golden.

Add 3 tablespoons of ajío, 2 tablespoons of ají panca, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and let it cook on low heat until the mixture separates.

Add the blended choclo to the pot and mix well with the sautéed ingredients until evenly combined.

Pour in 1 cup of broth (chicken or beef) and stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning.

Cook until large bubbles form, indicating it's ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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