Thai Basil Pesto

This Thai Basil Pesto is a unique and flavorful and is a fun twist on the traditional Italian pesto. It's perfect on soba noodles or on top of fish, seafood or an accompaniment to most any Thai dish. It adds an incredible freshness to any dish.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups packed Thai basil leaves

  • ½ cup dry roasted peanuts

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • ½ inch fresh ginger, roughly chopped

  • 2 tsp fish sauce

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • 1-2 jalapenos, halved

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place basil, peanuts, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice and jalapenos in a food processor.

  2. Pulse a few times to roughly chop.

  3. Turn the food processor on and, while it's running, drizzle in olive oil. Process until smooth.

  4. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Katharina Kunz