Recado De Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce) Recipe

Name: Recado De Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes; 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 1 onion, peeled; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds; 1 thick slice of French baguette; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 black peppercorns; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 chayote, cut into 8 pieces; 4 potatoes, thickly sliced; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 3 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

6 tomatoes
8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 onion, peeled
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds
1 thick slice of French baguette
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 black peppercorns
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 chayote, cut into 8 pieces
4 potatoes, thickly sliced
1 cup fresh corn kernels
3 cups chicken broth

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; place tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic into the hot skillet and stir until vegetables are lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet; stir sesame and pumpkin seeds into the hot skillet, stirring until seeds are lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Toast baguette slice in a toaster. Place baguette slice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, cilantro, salt, and black peppercorns into a blender; pulse several times to chop, then blend the mixture until smooth. Pour 3 cups chicken broth into blender and puree again.
3
Strain blended sauce through a sieve and pour into a large saucepan; stir olive oil into sauce. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir chayote, potatoes, and corn into sauce; stir in 3 cups chicken broth. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chayote and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tomatoes, 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed, 1 onion, peeled, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Recado De Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Recado De Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce)

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