Sikil P'ak
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Roast the pumpkin seeds (pepita) in a pan.
- 2Remove the roasted pepita into a bowl.
- 3Roast the pumpkin seeds in the pan.
- 4Remove the roasted pumpkin seeds into a bowl.
- 5Cut the top of the habanero peppers and add them to the pan.
- 6Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan and roast them.
- 7Chop the cilantro.
- 8Cut the orange and limes in half.
- 9Extract the juice from the orange and limes.
- 10Peel the roasted garlic.
- 11Remove the skin from the tomatoes.
- 12Grind the roasted pepita in a mortar and pestle.
- 13Remove the ground pepita into a bowl.
- 14Grind the roasted pumpkin seeds in the mortar and pestle.
- 15Remove the ground pumpkin seeds into a bowl.
- 16Add the roasted habanero and peeled garlic to the mortar.
- 17Add water and salt to the mortar.
- 18Grind the garlic and habanero with water and salt.
- 19Add the roasted tomatoes to the mortar and grind.
- 20Add the ground pepita to the mortar and mix.
- 21Add the ground pumpkin seeds to the mortar and mix.
- 22Add the orange and lime juice to the mortar.
- 23Add the chopped cilantro to the mortar.
- 24Mix all ingredients in the mortar.
- 25Add a pinch of salt and mix.
- 26Serve the Sikil P'ak with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- pumpkin seeds (pepita)
- pumpkin seeds
- Habanero pepper
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Orange
- Lime
- Salt
- Water
Equipment
panmortar and pestleknifecutting boardcitrus press
Tips
- The heat comes from habanero, but it is gentle and always adjustable because like I always say, make it your own.
- Serve it with duras, chips, crudit e, grilled meats, tacos, whatever's around. It adds richness and depth without trying too hard.
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