ASIAN PESTO
Steps:
- Makes about 3 1⁄2 cups Lasts 2 weeks, refrigerated 2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed and seeded 8 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 heaping tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts or roasted salted peanuts Zest of 2 lemons 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste In a blender or food processor, combine the chiles, garlic, sugar, ginger, nuts, zest, and 1 cup of the oil and blend until smooth. Add the basil, mint, and cilantro and blend while slowly adding the remaining oil until a thick purée is formed. Season with salt and pepper. Store in a tightly covered jar and refrigerate
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Sihab Munna
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
emma hugo
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.
Donna White
[email protected]This is a great basic pesto recipe. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to mine for a bit of extra brightness.
Priidakas Priit
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
Judy Shannon
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the fact that it's made with all healthy ingredients.
salmah walusimbi
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was amazing! I used it on pasta and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Zhid Iqbal
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
Maaz Awad Ahmed
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.
Shishir Lamichhane
[email protected]This is a great basic pesto recipe. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to mine for a bit of extra brightness.
Surya
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
Jalina Rucker
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the fact that it's made with all healthy ingredients.
Hussaib Alam
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was so good! I used it on pasta and it was amazing. The flavours are so fresh and vibrant.
mahair sial
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I love the combination of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. I added a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese to mine and it was delicious.
ALANA WEST
[email protected]OMG! This is one of the best basil pesto recipes ever. I love the addition of the toasted sesame oil and soy sauce. It adds a wonderful depth of flavour.