Yax Che, Playa del Carmen

Mayans have always known what health researchers are now discovering about pumpkin seeds – they are medicinal.

Sikil Pa’ak, toasted pumpkin seed dip, is a light and healthy recipe that makes a great sauce on tacos, over chicken or in soups.

pepite molida; toasted, ground pumpkin seeds
2 tomatoes per each 1/2 cup of pepita molida
chives
cilantro, chopped

Boil water and cook the tomatoes until the skin pops.
Remove and cool. Skin and blend until smooth.
Using a colander, sift the ground pumpkin seed.
Add the tomatoes until you have the consistency of a thick dipping sauce.