Creamy pumpkin seed sauce with garlic
4 servings
25 minutes
Creamy pumpkin seed sauce with garlic is an exquisite blend of rich nutty flavor and delicate creamy texture. This unusual sauce draws inspiration from French cuisine, where deep and layered aromas are appreciated. Roasted pumpkin seeds are turned into a paste, revealing their warm, slightly sweet taste, while garlic adds a spiciness. Cream makes the sauce incredibly silky, and ground chipotle adds a smoky heat, making it an ideal complement to meat dishes, pasta or fresh bread. It can be used as a dip, a salad dressing or as a gourmet accent in fine dining. The French appreciate the balance between depth of flavor and tenderness of texture, and this sauce is a testament to that.
1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
2
Spread the seeds on a baking sheet in an even layer and send to the oven for 7-11 minutes until they are nicely browned. Cool and blend into a paste.
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 0.5 glass
3
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add seed paste, cream, minced garlic, and ground chipotle pepper. Season with salt and cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 0.5 glass
- Double cream 40% fat: 1 glass
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground chipotle chili: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon