------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sikil P'ak Ingredients: - 1 cup pumpkin seeds - 1 large rip tomato, cored, or 12 oz diced tomatoes, drained - 1/2 habanero pepper (really hot) (or arbol pepper, just hot) - 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped - 3 tbsp chives, minced - 1 tsp sea salt - 2/3 cups water, or as needed Directions: - Toast seeds in dry skillet or comal until the hulls are well browned. Take care not to burn. They may start to pop. - Roast the habanero, without oil, turning it from time to time until it is blistered and black-brown in spots. - Roast the tomato (optional). - Place the seeds, habanero chili, unskinned tomato, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. The mixture should have the consistency of mayonnaise. If it is too thick then add water. - Stir in cilantro and chives. - Serve at room temperature as a dip with tortilla chips. Notes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------