# Thai Basil Pesto Recipe

Cuisine: thai · Time: 15 minutes · Servings: 10

## 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. 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. 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.

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Source: hungryinthailand — https://hungryinthailand.com/thai-basil-pesto/
Page: https://findfood.fun/vi/recipes/6596
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