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Jocón: Guatemalan Green Stew

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 C Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 C Pepita (Pumpkin Seeds)
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers Seeded and Sliced
  • 3 Jalapeños Seeded and Sliced
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro Roughly Chopped
  • 12-15 Tomatillos Husks Removed
  • 1 Onion Peeled and Cut in Half
  • 6 C Water
  • 2 TSP Goya Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning
  • 2-4 TBSP Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat, and begin to dry roast sesame seeds until they are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside, and repeat this process with your pumpkin seeds.
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, place bell and jalapeño peppers, tomatillos, onion, and water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, until the tomatillo is blistered and softened.
  • Transfer whole items from your dutch oven/pot into a blender, along with three cups of the reserved water from the pot. Add in cilantro, and toasted sesame and pumpkin seeds. Blend on high until you have a smooth texture, and return to your dutch oven or pot. Bring to a low simmer, and add in Goya seasoning. Add in salt one TBSP at a time, tasting in between for your preference.
  • Serve over rice with chicken, if desired, and enjoy!