Coriander Peanut Pesto Recipe

Name: Coriander Peanut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 ml peanut oil; 40 g raw blanched peanuts; 2 green bird's eye chilies, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 100 g holy basil leaves; 25 g vietnamese mint leaves; 100 g coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon shaved palm sugar; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 20 ml fresh lime juice, strained

Servings: persons

200 ml peanut oil
40 g raw blanched peanuts
2 green bird's eye chilies, minced
1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
8 garlic cloves, minced
100 g holy basil leaves
25 g vietnamese mint leaves
100 g coriander leaves
1 teaspoon shaved palm sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
20 ml fresh lime juice, strained

1
Heat oil and roast peanuts over medium heat until golden.
2
Strain peanuts from oil and cool, reserving both.
3
Blend the peanuts in a food processor with the chilli, ginger and garlic.
4
Add the holy basil, Vietnamese mint and coriander and half of the reserved oil.
5
Blend to make a smooth paste.
6
Add the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice.
7
Blend again, and gradually pour in the remaining oil as you do so, to make a smooth paste.
8
To store, spoon the pesto into a sterile container, cover with a film of peanut oil and seal.
9
Keep refrigerated.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 200 ml peanut oil, 40 g raw blanched peanuts, 2 green bird's eye chilies, minced, 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Coriander Peanut Pesto falls under the Seafood 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.

Coriander Peanut Pesto

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