Thai Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.5 oz or about 2 cups Thai basil
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 green chilies
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/3 cup peanuts (or cashews, roasted)

Steps

1. 1

   Food processor method: Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you have a smooth pesto. If the basil pesto sauce seems too thick, add an extra splash of olive oil to help it blend more easily.

2. 2

   Mortar and pestle method: If using a mortar and pestle, pound the dry ingredients first, then mix in the wet ingredients like oils and sauces.