Experience the bold and smoky flavors of Guatemalan cuisine with this rich and hearty Pepian stew. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious chili-based sauce, this traditional dish is perfect for a comforting meal. Serve it hot with white rice and savor the unique taste that brings a piece of Guatemala to your dining table.
Ingredients
🌶️ 2 Ancho chilies, seeds removed
🌶️ 2 Guajillo peppers
🍅 6 Tomatoes
🧄 5 Cloves of Garlic
🧅 1/2 Large onion
🎃 1/4 cup Roasted pumpkin seeds
🌾 1/4 cup Sesame seeds
🍗 1 Whole chicken, with bones
🧂 Sufficient Salt
🥔 Potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes
🌿 String beans
🍃 Fresh cilantro, for garnish
🥒 Wiskiles, chayote if available
🍚 2 cups White rice, for serving
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chilies and Vegetables:
- Remove the seeds from the ancho chilies and guajillo peppers.
- Place the chilies, tomatoes, garlic cloves, and half an onion in a large Cuisinart pot and add enough water to cover. Boil for approximately 20 minutes.
2- Cook the Chicken:
- In a separate Cuisinart pot, place the whole chicken with a pinch of salt, covering it with water. Boil until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
3- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the broth. Shred or cut it into smaller pieces, optionally removing the skin. Reserve the chicken broth for later use.
4- Prepare the Sauce:
- Carefully remove the peels from the cooked tomatoes.
- Transfer the boiled ingredients to a NutriBullet blender, adding the roasted pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.
- Blend until the mixture forms a smooth sauce.
5- Strain the Sauce:
- Pour the sauce through a fine mesh strainer directly into the pot with the reserved chicken broth. Use a spoon to press solids through the strainer, discarding any leftover pulp.
6- Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the chopped potatoes, string beans, and wiskiles (if using) to the pot with the sauce and chicken. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
7- Prepare the Rice:
- While the stew simmers, cook 2 cups of white rice separately.
8- Serve:
- Ladle the hot Pepian into serving bowls. Add a portion of white rice to each bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Total Time: 65-70 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment:
- Cuisinart Pots
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Fork
- Colander/Strainer
- NutriBullet Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
Cooking Tips:
- Removing the seeds from the chilies helps achieve a smoother and more flavorful sauce.
- Boiling the whole chicken with bones enhances the richness of the broth.
- Straining the sauce removes any unwanted texture and secures a silky finish.
#guatemalan #pepian #traditional #chilicuisine #comfortfood #homemademeal #authentic
Sarah Funk: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahFunky
#sarahfunky
Guatemalan Pepian Stew
