Asian Pesto Recipe Recipe

Name: Asian Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Oil; 1/2 c. Peanuts; 2 sm Green chile peppers, seeded; 1 Tbsp. Ginger, minced; 4 x Garlic cloves; 1 1/2 c. Basil leaves; 1/4 c. Mint leaves; 1/4 c. Cilantro leaves; 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. Oil
1/2 c. Peanuts
2 sm Green chile peppers, seeded
1 Tbsp. Ginger, minced
4 x Garlic cloves
1 1/2 c. Basil leaves
1/4 c. Mint leaves
1/4 c. Cilantro leaves
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar

1
Heat oil in a small skillet till nearly smoking, then remove from the heat and add in the peanuts.
2
Allow to sit till lightly browned.
3
Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving the oil.
4
Put the peanuts in a food processor or possibly blender and blend to a rough paste.
5
Add in the chilies, ginger and garlic and continue to blend, Add in the herbs and a little of the reserved oil, and continue to blend.
6
Add in the salt, sugar and lemon juice, and blend till the herbs are very finely chopped.
7
Transfer the mix to a serving bowl and stir in the remaining oil.
8
Serve along side hot or possibly cool noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to taste over a helping of noodles.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Oil, 1/2 c. Peanuts, 2 sm Green chile peppers, seeded, 1 Tbsp. Ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Asian Pesto Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Pesto Recipe

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