Classic Pistou

Name: Classic Pistou
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 1/2 cups basil leaves, torn into pieces (2 ounces); 1/4 cup coarsely grated plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely grated Mimolette or slightly aged Gouda (3 ounces)

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 1/2 cups basil leaves, torn into pieces (2 ounces)
1/4 cup coarsely grated plum tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely grated Mimolette or slightly aged Gouda (3 ounces)

Directions

1

In a large mortar, pound the garlic with the salt to a paste.
2

Add the basil by the handful and grind the leaves against the side of the mortar until almost smooth.
3

Stir in the tomatoes, then gradually stir in the olive oil until it's incorporated.
4

Stir in the cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.