Pepián verde (Guatemalan green pumpkin seed stew)
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Origin
Guatemala — complementary variation to pepián rojo; same Maya seed sauce tradition
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Description
Pepián verde is the green variation of Guatemala's national dish — made with toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitoria), miltomates (Guatemalan tomatillos), green chiles, cilantro, and fresh herbs. Lighter in colour and flavour than pepián rojo, with a bright herbal freshness contrasting the toasted seed richness. Often served with chicken or pork and accompanied by chayote squash and green beans added to the sauce.
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The Thread
—Mexican pipián verde (closely related)
—Thai green curry (fresh herb and chile base)
—Peruvian ají verde sauce (similar herbal-bright profile)
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Flavour Context
Bright, herbal, tart-tomatillo with toasted seed richness — lighter and more refreshing than pepián rojo
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