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Salmon In Luxurious Green Sesame Pipian Salmon En Pipian Verde

In mexico, pipian is a simple mole that emphasizes the nuts or seeds that are blended in to thicken the sauce. Where mole is an exuberant symphony orchestra, pipian is a lively string quartet. The seed that has traditionally thickened a sauce like this is mexico’s pumpkin seed.

Steps

In a blender or food processor , process the salsa to a smooth puree.
Heat the oil in a very large skillet over medium high heat.
When it is hot , add the salsa all at once.
Stir as the salsa reduces to the consistency of tomato paste , about 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth and the tahini.
Return to a boil , then reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer 10 minutes.
Taste and season with salt , usually about tsp , and a little sugar.
While the sauce is simmering , pour the peas into a microwaveable bowl , sprinkle on a tbsp of water , cover with plastic wrap and poke a couple of holes in the top.
Microwave on high until the peas are hot and tender , anywhere from 1 minute for frozen peas to 4 or 5 minutes for fresh peas.
Discard water.
When the sauce has simmered for 10 minutes , nestle the fish fillets in it , completely submerging them.
Continue simmering gently until the fish flakes when pressed firmly , usually 5 to 6 minutes for inch thick fillets.
Transfer a fish fi.

Ingredients

tomatillo salsa, vegetable oil, chicken broth, tahini, salt, sugar, peas, fish fillets, sesame seeds, cilantro