Pipián Verde (Mexican Green Mole)

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Pipian Verde is a vibrant and savory Mexican sauce that brings together a blend of toasted seeds, spices, and fresh vegetables. This variation is rich with the earthy flavors of pumpkin seeds and the subtle heat of poblano and jalapeño peppers, creating a delightful complement to tender pieces of chicken. Perfect for a festive meal or a comforting dinner.

Ingredients:

🌿 1 tsp peppercorn
🌱 1 tsp cumin seeds
🌿 2 cloves
🌰 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
🌻 1/2 cup sesame seeds
🥜 1/2 cup peanut butter
🍗 3 cups chicken stock
🌶️ 1 poblano pepper
🌶️ 2 jalapeños
🧅 1/2 onion
🍅 2 tomatillos
🧄 4 garlic cloves
🍃 1/4 cup cilantro
🍳 1 tbsp cooking oil
🥬 2 cups fresh spinach
🧂 1 tsp salt
🍗 Cooked chicken pieces

Instructions:

1- Prep the Spices:

Grind the peppercorn, cumin seeds, and cloves together using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until you achieve a fine powder. Set aside.

2- Toast the Seeds:

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds until they are golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

3- Blend the Seed Mixture:

In a blender, combine the toasted seeds, peanut butter, and 2 cups of the chicken stock. Blend until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. Set aside.

4- Prepare the Vegetables:

Remove the seeds from the poblano and jalapeño peppers. Chop the peppers, onion, tomatillos, and garlic cloves into small pieces.

5- Cook the Vegetables:

In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until they are tender. Add the cilantro and cook for another minute.

6- Blend the Vegetables:

Remove the cooked vegetables from the pan and place them in the blender with the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock, the ground spices, fresh spinach, and salt. Blend until smooth.

7- Combine the Sauces:

Return the pan to the heat and pour in the blended seed mixture. Add the blended vegetable mixture to the pan and mix well. Heat the sauce until it begins to simmer.

8- Add the Chicken:

Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. Heat until the chicken is warmed through.

9- Serve:

Once hot, serve the Pipian Verde over rice, tortillas, or a choice of your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Spice grinder or mortar and pestle, skillet, blender, large pan

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