Island Cilantro Pesto

My version of island pesto. This tastes great on grilled shrimp, as a sandwich spread. Use it like chutney, pesto, a dip, or a spread.
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Serves:
- Units:
4
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ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup unsweetened coconut, firmly packed
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 -2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1⁄4 cup water or 1/4 cup coconut milk
directions
- Place first eight ingredients in food processor. NOTE: Don't add sugar if the coconut is sweetened.
- Process about 1 minute till almost smooth but not pureed. Leave some texture.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while processing.
- If too thick add water or coconut milk, a tbsp at a time.
- Chill at least 3-hours. Flavors develop best when chilled overnight. Thin with a little water or coconut milk if necessary.
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This is AMZING, TRUE! Served as a dip with water cracker dippers too! Guests kept going mmmmmmmmmmmm and coming back for more, Isn't that what a great entertaining recipe is for? Thanks! I did add more coconut milk through, As made the day before for convenience too! I also DOH added peanut oil instead of drizzling it in, This recipe is definately a win! Will be making it again this week, TRUE! And hope to get the add oil drizzle right too! DEFINATELY use peanut oil and makes for a great combination, Made this recipe with alot of elation! THANKS!Reply
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What an amazing and very unique recipe - we ALL loved this! I made half the quantities and used this to go with spicy grilled pork chops - Caribbean style - it was like a Sambal or Salsa accompaniment, and next time I have been instructed to make the FULL amount! I made NO subs, apart from the quantity. Thanks Kathy for this lovely recipe! FT:-) P.S. NO photos this time, as yours were so lovely....I would like to photograph this next time I make it, with my pork chops!Reply
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