Savory

Guatemalan Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Level

Easy

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Makes 6 to 8 servings

KEY INGREDIENTS

Media Crema

7 oz. Can

INGREDIENTS

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1 dried guajillo chile (or 1 teaspoon chili powder)
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3 roma tomatoes
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4 tomatillos, husked
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 cinnamon stick
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6 black peppercorns
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2 ounces pumpkin seeds
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1 ounce white sesame seeds
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2 ounces cashews
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup NESTLÉ® Media Crema Table Cream

MAKE IT

Step 1

Fill medium saucepan with water; bring cinnamon and peppercorns to a boil. Once boiling, add guajillo chile, tomatoes, tomatillos and garlic; boil for 10 to 12 minutes. Strain; set aside to cool for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Set a small skillet over medium heat; toast cashews, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds for about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Place tomato mixture and seed mixture in a blender; cover. Blend on medium speed for 1 minute; blend on high until smooth.

Step 4

Transfer to a bowl and stir in Media Crema and enjoy! (Great with sautéed vegetables, chicken and pork rice bowls.)

Tip:

Try substituting Media Crema Lite for the regular Media Crema!

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