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Sikil pak

(Sikil p'ak)

Sikil pak is a thick Yucateco dip with Mayan origins. It is prepared with a combination of tomatoes, onions, pumpkin seeds, coriander, orange juice, and habanero chili pepper. Spicy, sweet, and sour, it is typically seasoned only with salt, then served with tortilla chips on the side.


The name sikil pak is derived from the words sikil, meaning pumpkin seeds, and pak, meaning tomatoes.