Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Frutos Secos$5.20 / 250gEstimated price, not quoted against a specific store.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (frutos secos). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Australia or online via Amazon Australia. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas), part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Green Pozole, Green Pipián and Green Mole. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Green Pozole
Green Pipián
Green Mole
Red Pipián
Papadzules
Brazo de Reina (Yucatecan Pumpkin Seed Tamal Roll)
Atapakua (Purepecha Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
Chicken in Green Mole
Pepitorias (Pumpkin Seed Brittle)
Dzotobichay (Mayan Chaya Leaf Tamales)
Sikil Pak (Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip)
Toksel (Mayan Pumpkin Seed Sweets)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)?
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Green Pozole and Green Pipián. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) in Australia?
Look for Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) be stored?
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.