Mole Pipian (Pumpkin Seeds)

From left to right: mole pipian, Oaxacan rice, and mole coloradito on a plate
From left to right: mole pipian, Oaxacan rice, and mole coloradito on a plate

When my spouse and I went to Oaxaca, we took a cooking class. The class didn’t teach us how to make this mole, but we were given the recipe courtesy of Quinta Brava. Full disclosure: I HAVEN’T MADE THIS YET. But I want to someday!

This is a non-spicy mole that can be served with chicken or turkey, or possibly pork.

250 grams pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
12 tomatillos
1/2 onion
6 garlic cloves
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. black pepper
chicken broth

Toast all the ingredients except the chicken broth one at a time, i.e., toast the pepitas, then set aside and toast the tomatillos, etc.

When everything has been toasted, boil them together with chicken broth. (Maybe try 20-30 minutes)

Process in a blender, then refry the mole. Add some salt and season to taste.

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