HOW TO COOK PEPIAN - GUATEMALAN FOOD

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar texture and flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store brands are often cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Chia seeds offer similar nutritional benefits at a lower cost.

Prepare chicken broth by boiling the full chicken with 1 tomato, 1/2 white onion, 2 celery sticks, ejotes, chayote squash, gold potatoes, salt, pepper, and Knorr chicken powder until cooked.

In a separate pot, roast the chiles, tomatillos, and tomatoes until charred.

Blend the roasted ingredients with garlic, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds to create a paste.

Heat oil in a large pot and add the blended paste, cooking for several minutes.

Add the cooked chicken pieces to the pot and coat with the sauce.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a simmer, adding bay leaves if desired.

Cook until the chicken is tender, then shred it and return it to the pot.

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot with corn tortillas on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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