Asian Basil Pesto
"From Cooking Light."
photo by Sharon123
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
0.5 cup
ingredients
- 473.18 ml fresh Thai basil
- 29.58 ml dry roasted peanuts
- 14.79 ml sugar
- 22.18 ml dark sesame oil
- 14.79 ml fish sauce
- 14.79 ml rice wine vinegar
- 4.92 ml crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves
directions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
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Reviews
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yum! I used mirin instead of sugar and sambal oelek instead of chili flakes and it came out really good. Also added some more peanuts for the taste. Thanks! -
Mmm, I loved this! Served it over whole wheat angel hair pasta, and enjoyed it hot and cold! Thanks so much Redsie! -
Thai basil is not a common ingredient here in the country, but when I saw some in the market I knew I had to try some. This is certainly not the pesto I'm used to, but I think I'm going to be making this a lot in the near future. I served this up with the Thai noodles mixed with slivered red peppers and scallions. Great flavor, thanks!
Tweaks
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yum! I used mirin instead of sugar and sambal oelek instead of chili flakes and it came out really good. Also added some more peanuts for the taste. Thanks!
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Canadian girl that loves to cook for herself and for everyone around her!! I always enjoyed cooking but more so since I started taking better care of myself by eating healthier food (I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member!). I still love my chocolate though!
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