CORIANDER PEANUT PESTO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Coriander Peanut Pesto image

This is a recipe from Christine Manfield. Pesto with an Asian twist. The ingredients should be available from Asian food stores/markets. It is important to use Vietnamese mint, not ordinary mint, as the flavour is quite different.

Provided by jus2470

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

*** Explore more Coriander Peanut Pesto Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #cuisine     #preparation     #appetizers     #asian     #easy     #spreads

You'll also love

Watermelon, Ginger and Lime Granita_image Watermelon, Ginger and Lime Granita

Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes_image Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes

Dandelion Salad_image Dandelion Salad

Pain D'Épices - Spiced French Gingerbread Loaf With Honey_image Pain D'Épices Spiced French Gingerbread Loaf With Honey

Kim's Midnight Brownie Recipe As Seen on Dr. Oz_image Kim's Midnight Brownie Recipe As Seen on Dr. Oz

CHEESY GREEN ONION MUFFINS_image CHEESY GREEN ONION MUFFINS

Salmon Trout Poached in White Wine_image Salmon Trout Poached in White Wine

Orange, Candied Nuts Green Salad_image Orange, Candied Nuts Green Salad

Two-Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing_image Two Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing

Blue Ribbon Fruit Cookies_image Blue Ribbon Fruit Cookies

Shrimp and Leeks Recipe - (4.3/5)_image Shrimp and Leeks Recipe (4.3/5)

Comfort Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices_image Comfort Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices

Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Braising Greens_image Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Braising Greens

Barbs Butter Bean or Lima Bean Soup_image Barbs Butter Bean or Lima Bean Soup

BLUEBERRY CRISP (WITH MAYONNAISE)_image BLUEBERRY CRISP (WITH MAYONNAISE)

Easy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe - Food.com_image Easy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Food.com

Triple XXX Family Restaurant Potato Salad_image Triple XXX Family Restaurant Potato Salad

KALE SALAD (AFTER GENNARO'S)_image KALE SALAD (AFTER GENNARO'S)

Zucchini, Ham, Basil and Ricotta Fritters_image Zucchini, Ham, Basil and Ricotta Fritters

Beef and Ginger Shao Mai_image Beef and Ginger Shao Mai