Had a new taste sensation in Mexico.

[babylonsister]

Went to a MX restaurant (Duh!) and this is what they served for noshing, with tortilla chips, salsas, etc. It was really wonderful and could be used to smother enchiladas in, or chicken, tacos, or whatever your heart desires. Very versatile I think. (RE: This recipe, I don't know what that slice of bread is about; to absorb the heat, maybe?)


Title: PUMPKIN SEED SAUCE
Categories: Sauces, Vegetables, Mexican
Yield: 6 servings

1 c Pumpkin Seeds; Shelled
1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 sm
1 ea Bread; White, Slice *
1 ea Clove Garlic; Crushed
2 T Vegetable Oil
2 T Green Chiles; Chopped,Canned
14 oz Chicken Broth; Canned
1/2 c Whipping Cream
1 x Dash Salt

* Slice of white bread should be torn into small pieces.
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Cook pumpkin seeds, onion, bread, and garlic in oil, stirring frequently,
until bread is golden brown. Stir in chiles. Place mixture in food
processor workbowl fitted with steel blad; cover and process until smooth.
Stir in broth, whipping cream and salt.
Makes about 3 cups of sauce.
BLENDER METHOD:
Place pumpkin seed mixture and about half the broth in blender container;
cover and blend until smooth. Stir in remaining broth, the whipping cream
and salt.

[Shakespeare]

1. Interesting....kind of like a Mexican hummus!

I'm going to have to try this...

[babylonsister]

2. Yes, though thinner. The flavor of the pumpkin seeds really

was what stood out. It was interesting, and good! :9

[Warpy]

3. There are dozens of great salsas

in any Mexican cookbook. Some use walnuts, some use beans, some use tomatoes, some us tomatillos, and all use chiles.

That one's very close to my own recipe for pepita salsa.

[Duer 157099]

4. This does sound interesting, thanks

If I had pumpkin seeds, I could make it now, have everything else.

I love pepitas, so I'm sure I'd really like this. Gonna try it soon as I acquire some seeds

[mtnester]

5. I have purchased pumpkin seed sauce at local Mexican grocery stores

right here in Central Ohio.

If you google pumpkin seed sauce recipes, you better be prepared to drool your butt off if you are a Mexican food fanatic (like I am...it is a weakness, you could bribe me with good Mexican food, not that crap the mass advertisers CALL Mexican food).

There is NOTHING finer than getting in a Jeep, and driving through the small towns of Mexico (well away from the tourist areas). The food is unbelievable. And the people will not mind if your Espanol skills are not the best, because a smile of delight when tasting a perfectly prepared authentic dish goes a LONG way.