Thai Basil Pesto

Thai Pesto

What do you do when you have this much Thai basil – make a tasty pesto that will be great with noodle dishes, ramen and curries.

4 cup               Thai Basil Leaves, loose packed

½ cup               Cilantro, including stems

1 cup               Almonds

½ cup               Garlic gloves

1 oz.                Fresh Ginger

1/8 cup            Rice Vinegar

1/8 cup            Fish Sauce

¼ cup               Toasted Sesame Oil

1 T                   Kosher Salt

1 Tsp               Black Pepper

1/2 cup            Olive Oil

1.     Place all ingredients in a food processor except the olive oil, and pulse until a paste starts to form

2.     Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing the processor, continue until all olive oil is incorporated and then pulse another minutes to full blend the ingredients

3.     Remove and place in a container with a lid, store refrigerated fir up to 30 days.

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