Asian Pesto

Name: Asian Pesto
Ingredients: 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

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

Add macadamia nuts, water chestnuts, lime juice, ginger, chile and sesame oil and pulse to combine. Scrape down sides.
3

Slowly add the sunflower oil through the feed tube and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt.