Asian Basil Pesto

Name: Asian Basil Pesto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 32
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 Tbsps dark sesame oil; 2 Tbsps dry-roasted peanuts; 1 Tbsp fish sauce; 2 garlic cloves; 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp sugar; 473 milliliters fresh Thai basil leaves

Asian Basil Pesto is a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian condiment. This recipe serves 32. One serving contains 12 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have pepper, sesame oil, thai basil leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Ingredients you will need

Pesto

Wrap

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Plastic Wrap

Equipment

Food Processor

Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

Servings:

1teaspoon

crushed red pepper 2Tbsps

dark sesame oil 2Tbsps

dry-roasted peanuts 1Tbsp

fish sauce 2

garlic cloves 1Tbsp

rice wine vinegar 1Tbsp

sugar 473milliliters

fresh Thai basil leaves

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc (OU Kosher) with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.