Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Frutos Secos$8.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are flat green seeds essential to Mexican cooking. They form the base of pipián verde, one of Mexico's mother sauces, and also feature in red pipián mole. They are dry-toasted on a comal and ground with chiles and spices. They are also enjoyed as a toasted snack with salt and chile.
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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 the US?
You can buy Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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.
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