Gourmet | February 2003 (epicurious.com)
yield: Makes 6 generous servings
active time: 1 1/2 hr
total time: 2 hr
* 9 cups water
* 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
* 1 large white onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
* 6 garlic cloves, chopped
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 3 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
* 1/2 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds (not roasted; 2 1/4 ounce)
* 1 lb tomatillos, husked
* 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, quartered (including seeds)
* 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 teaspoon dried epazote or oregano (preferably Mexican), crumbled
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 (15-oz) cans white hominy, rinsed and drained
* Accompaniments: diced radish; cubed avocado tossed with lime juice; shredded romaine; chopped white onion; lime wedges; dried oregano
* Special equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder (we used an electric mini chopper)