Pipian is the Spanish word for “pumpkin seed,” a key ingredient in this bright, aromatic sauce starter. Developed by our culinary team based on a traditional Mexican recipe, Pipian Mole Verde Sauce Starter boasts a blend of mild green chiles, herbs, spices, and nutty ground hemp seeds.
·Simply add water and simmer on low until Pipian Mole Verde Sauce Starter reaches desired consistency.
Stir 1 part sauce starter with 2 parts water to combine thoroughly and serve warmed or add to baked dishes.
Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Onion, New Mexico hatch chile powder, Salt, Starch, Tomatillo powder, Garlic, Poblano chile powder, Apple cider vinegar powder (Maltodextrin, apple cider vinegar, modified food starch), Cumin, Spinach powder, Cilantro, Oregano. Contains: Sesame.
Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce typically made with chiles, seeds, and sometimes nuts. Pipian is the Spanish word for “pumpkin seed,” a key element in this bright, aromatic Mole Verde Sauce Starter brimming with flavor thanks to a blend of mild green chiles, herbs, spices, and nutty ground hemp seeds. Mole Verde is a favorite in the city of Puebla, in east-central Mexico, where it is often served with chicken.
The word mole is thought to have come from the Nahuatl word “mulli” which roughly translates to “mix.” According to legend, mole was invented in the 16th century by a nun in the city of Puebla, to honor a visiting archbishop. Realizing that they had nothing to serve him, the nuns improvised by combining small quantities of whatever was in the convent kitchen: chocolate, chili peppers, spices, day-old bread, and nuts. The archbishop loved it, and the rest was history.
Today we know that pre-Hispanic peoples throughout Latin America prepared dishes which called for the same ingredients found in today’s moles. The use of cacao in drinks by the Aztecs and Mayans is well-documented, as is the use of corn dough, ground seeds, and chiles. Other elements, like the use of nuts or bread as a thickening agent, were common in medieval Spanish cuisine. Like many of Mexico’s most beloved dishes, mole is a symbol of Mexico’s mixed European and indigenous heritage.
Now Pipián (aka Pepian) is a type of mole that is made primarily with pumpkin/squash seeds (pepitas, hence the name) instead of other nuts like peanuts, pine nuts or sesame seeds, which are common in mole.
Pumpkin Seeds, Soybean Oil, Crackers (Wheat Flour, Water, Baking Soda), Sesame Seeds, Peanuts, Chile Peppers, Iodized Salt (Contains Potassium Iodate), Natural Flavors. CONTAINS: WHEAT AND PEANUTS
Fiery ancho chiles, hearty pumpkin seeds, and a signature blend of Mexican spices meet to create DOÑA MARÍA® Mole Pipian. Its a spicy, smooth sauce thats perfect pork or chicken dishes.
Pipian is the Spanish word for “pumpkin seed,” a key ingredient in this bright, aromatic sauce starter. Developed by our culinary team based on a traditional Mexican recipe, Pipian Mole Verde Sauce Starter boasts a blend of mild green chiles, herbs, spices, and nutty ground hemp seeds.
·Simply add water and simmer on low until Pipian Mole Verde Sauce Starter reaches desired consistency.
Stir 1 part sauce starter with 2 parts water to combine thoroughly and serve warmed or add to baked dishes.
The word mole is thought to have come from the Nahuatl word “mulli” which roughly translates to “mix.” According to legend, mole was invented in the 16th century by a nun in the city of Puebla, to honor a visiting archbishop. Realizing that they had nothing to serve him, the nuns improvised by combining small quantities of whatever was in the convent kitchen: chocolate, chili peppers, spices, day-old bread, and nuts. The archbishop loved it, and the rest was history.
Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Onion, New Mexico hatch chile powder, Salt, Starch, Tomatillo powder, Garlic, Poblano chile powder, Apple cider vinegar powder (Maltodextrin, apple cider vinegar, modified food starch), Cumin, Spinach powder, Cilantro, Oregano. Contains: Sesame.
GREEN MOLE – How to make a Pipian Mole
FAQ
Is pipian mole spicy?
What is pipian sauce made of?
What are the different types of pipian?
What’s the difference between adobo and mole?
Is mole a pipián Rojo?
Looks like Mole, right? Well, is it a little similar, but it’s actually a Red Pipian (pipián rojo), a dish made with dried peppers and seeds.
What is pipian rojo?
Pipian rojo is a Mexican red mole, or sauce, made with toasted pumpkin seeds, colored with red chilies, wonderfully nutty, perfect for chicken or duck. Learn how to make Pipian Rojo right here, my friends. Pipian Rojo, or “red pipian sauce”, is a Mexican sauce made with pumpkin seeds and dried red chilies.
What does pipian rojo taste like?
The flavor of pipian rojo is savory and nutty, perfect for serving with chicken breast or duck, though it is quite versatile with Mexican food. You’ll find many variations depending on the region and the cook, particularly pipian verde, which is a green version of the sauce, more of a green mole made with tomatillos and green chilies.
How do you make a pipian?
Pipian or pepian is commonly made using pumpkin seeds and using chicken as the protein, but there are other recipes that include a mix of several seeds and use pork, beef or nopales with shrimp (cactus paddles) for the protein. There is another pipian recipe here on the blog, the green pipian, and a very similar dish called Mole verde .