ASIAN PESTO

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Provided by dicentra

Categories Asian

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup of fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup roasted macadamia nuts
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons chopped Thai chiles
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 pinch salt

Steps:

In food processor, with motor running, drop garlic through the feed tube and process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, mint, and basil and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add macadamia nuts, water chestnuts, lime juice, ginger, chile and sesame oil and pulse to combine. Scrape down sides.
Slowly add the sunflower oil through the feed tube and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.3, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 8.4, Sodium 79.2, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.4