Asian Pesto
1 c Oil 1/2 c Peanuts 2 sm Green chile peppers, -- seeded 1 tb Ginger, chopped 4 ea Garlic cloves 1 1/2 c Basil leaves 1/4 c Mint leaves 1/4 c Cilantro leaves 3 tb Lemon juice
Ingredients
- 1cup oil
- 1/2cup peanuts
- 2small green chile peppers,
- 4ea garlic cloves
- 11/2 c basil leaves
- 1/4cup mint leaves
- 1/4cup cilantro leaves
- 3tbsp lemon juice
Directions
- 1
1 c Oil 1/2 c Peanuts 2 sm Green chile peppers, -- seeded 1 tb Ginger, chopped 4 ea Garlic cloves 1 1/2 c Basil leaves 1/4 c Mint leaves 1/4
- 2
Allow to sit until lightly browned
- 3
Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving the oil
- 4
Put the peanuts in a food processor or blender and blend to a rough paste
- 5
Add the chilies, ginger and garlic and continue to blend, Add the herbs and a little of the reserved oil, and continue to blend
- 6
Add the salt, sugar and lemon juice, and blend until the herbs are very finely minced
- 7
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the remaining oil
- 8
Serve along side warm or cold noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to taste over a helping of noodles.