Kak'ik

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey or chicken, cut into pieces
• 4 tomatoes, roasted
• 4 tomatillos, roasted
• 1 red bell pepper, roasted
• 4 dried guajillo chiles, toasted and rehydrated
• 1 onion, roasted
• 4 cloves garlic, roasted
• 1 tbsp achiote paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 sprigs cilantro
• 4 sprigs mint
• 6 cups chicken stock
• Salt, to taste
• Toasted pumpkin seeds and white rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Simmer the turkey or chicken pieces in stock until nearly cooked; reserve the broth.
2. 2Blend the roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, bell pepper, guajillo chiles, onion, and garlic until smooth.
3. 3Strain the blended sauce into a pot and stir in achiote paste and cumin.
4. 4Add the reserved broth and the poultry, and simmer 25-30 minutes.
5. 5Stir in cilantro and mint during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
6. 6Season with salt and serve garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds, alongside rice.

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