ASIAN PESTO

AdamAdam

This aromatic paste is a great topping for noodles or grilled meats.

ingredients

  • 2 C roasted peanuts
  • 2 large, sliced shallots
  • 4 cloves sliced garlic
  • 3 minced thai bird chiles
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, chiffonade
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, minced
  • 1 T sugar
  • juice of 2+ limes (to taste)
  • 2 C peanut oil
  • 1 C Thai basil leaves
  • 1/2 C cilantro
  • 1/2 C mint
  • salt and pepper

directions

In food processor, add peanuts, shallots, garlic, chiles, kaffir, and lemongrass. Puree smooth. Add sugar, juice and season. Drizzle in oil, then add herbs.

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