Kak'ik
Serves6 (servings)
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds turkey cut into large pieces
- 1/2 pound Roma tomatoes
- 4 ounces Mexican tomatillos
- 1 large onion
- 1 whole sweet red bell pepper
- 2 small dried Ancho peppers
- 1 large dried Pasilla pepper
- 2 whole garlic heads, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 ounce sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppers
- 1 ounce squash seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon annatto
- salt and pepper to taste
- chipotle powder to taste
Directions
- Cut the turkey into serving-size pieces and place them in a pot. Pour enough water to cover the turkey pieces, and add salt, one garlic head, cilantro, and mint leaves.
- Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Remove the meat to keep it from overcooking, and reserve the broth.
- While the turkey is cooking, start on the recado sauce. Char the squash seeds, sesame seeds, and black peppers. Set aside.
- Roast the tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, and sweet pepper over the grill or in a dry skillet on the stove. Remove and set aside.
- Next, carefully remove the seeds from the dried ancho and pasilla peppers and char in the same skillet. Again, be cautious not to burn them.
- In a blender, combine the seeds, roasted vegetables, and chiles and process until you get a velvety puree. Add a bit of reserved turkey broth (as needed to make a smooth but still pasty sauce).
- Add annatto, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper, and process once more. If you like, put it through a strainer to remove any remaining seeds or peels.
- Add the recado puree and the turkey in a pot. Bring to a simmering boil until the soup is thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
- Add a little of the broth if the Kak’ik soup is too thick. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup in a deep bowl with big chunks of turkey. Finally, sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Kak'ik
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
20%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 165mg
55%
Sodium 273mg
11%
Potassium 677mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 45g
90%
Vitamin A
39%
Vitamin C
119%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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