Jocon Recipe

jocon (chicken In Green Sauce - Guatemala)

1 Chicken, Cut Into Serving Pieces,
    Loose Skin And Fat Discarded
4 Cups Water
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tortillas, Sliced
1 Tablespoon Pepitoria (squash Seeds)
1/2 Cup Sesame Seeds
1 Cup Cilantro, Packed
1 Cup Sliced Scallions, Green Part Only
1/2 Cup Sliced Tomatillos
1 To 2 Teaspoons Hot Green Chile Slices
1 Tablespoon Corn Oil

cook The Chicken In The Water With The Salt In A Covered Kettle Until Soft, About 30 Minutes.

remove The Chicken And Set Aside. Reserve Broth And Soak Tortillas In It. Toast The Squash Seeds And Sesame Seeds In A Dry Skillet Over Moderate To Low Heat Until They Turn A Light Tan Color, About 10 Minutes.

prepare Sauce In Processor. Grind The Squash And Sesame Seeds. Add The Cilantro, Scallions, Tomatillos, Hot Chile Pepper And 1 Cup Of The Reserved Broth. Add The Soaked Tortillas And Process To A Smooth Paste.

brown The Chicken Pieces In Oil Over Moderate Heat For 5 Minutes.

add The Green Sauce And The Balance Of The Broth, About 2 Cups. Simmer Over Low Heat For 15 Minutes, Until The Sauce Is Reduced To A Thick, Rich, Green Consistency.

serve Warm.

serves 4.




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