Question: is pipian the same as mole?
Answer: Holy Mole! ... Now Pipián (aka Pepian) is a type of mole that is made primarily with pumpkin/squash seeds (pepitas, hence the name) instead of other nuts like peanuts, pine nuts or sesame seeds, which are common in mole. It's pretty hard to find Pipián on most menus, so to this day it's still a treat whenever Mom makes it.