Asian Pesto

* Exported from MasterCook *

ASIAN PESTO

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Pasta
Sauces Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 t Sugar

Heat oil in a small skillet until nearly smoking, then
remove from the heat and add the peanuts. Allow to sit
until lightly browned. Remove the nuts with a slotted
spoon and drain, reserving the oil. Put the peanuts in
a food processor or blender and blend to a rough
paste. Add the chilies, ginger and garlic and continue
to blend, Add the herbs and a little of the reserved
oil, and continue to blend. Add the salt, sugar and
lemon juice, and blend until the herbs are very finely
minced. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and
stir in the remaining oil. Serve along side warm or
cold noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to
taste over a helping of noodles.



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