This is a recipe from Christine Manfield. Pesto with an Asian twist. The ingredients should be available from Asian food stores/markets. It is important to use Vietnamese mint, not ordinary mint, as the flavour is quite different.
Provided by jus2470
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil and roast peanuts over medium heat until golden.
- Strain peanuts from oil and cool, reserving both.
- Blend the peanuts in a food processor with the chilli, ginger and garlic.
- Add the holy basil, Vietnamese mint and coriander and half of the reserved oil.
- Blend to make a smooth paste.
- Add the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice.
- Blend again, and gradually pour in the remaining oil as you do so, to make a smooth paste.
- To store, spoon the pesto into a sterile container, cover with a film of peanut oil and seal.
- Keep refrigerated.
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Sakib Ahmed Ridoy
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on pasta.
Darla Garrett
[email protected]I love the combination of coriander and peanuts in this pesto. It's so unique and flavorful.
Jennifer Muller
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chiedozie Ogbodo
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Chris Wallmeyer
[email protected]I made this pesto for a party last weekend and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.
MEHAR zada official
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on grilled chicken.
Veronic C
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pesto recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Donna O'Dell
[email protected]This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.
Daniyal Ahmed Siddiqui
[email protected]I love that this pesto is made with peanuts instead of pine nuts. Peanuts are so much more affordable and they add a great flavor to the pesto.
farzana haroon
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I always have a bunch of cilantro in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.
Mutua Mutunga
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coriander, but I loved this pesto. The peanuts really mellow out the flavor of the coriander.
Fauzia Rahman
[email protected]This is my new favorite pesto recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've already made it twice in the past week!
Ethan Szlavits
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was delicious! I used it on grilled salmon and it was the perfect complement. The flavors were so well-balanced.
IBRAHIM KALBANA
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make. I just throw all the ingredients in my food processor and blend until it's smooth. It's so much better than store-bought pesto.
Tabrez Raza
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pesto. The coriander and peanuts give it a unique twist that I really enjoy.
Demi Hunter
[email protected]This coriander-peanut pesto is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on everything from pasta to grilled chicken, and it's always a hit.