Asian pesto

 
                                ASIAN PESTO
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main Dish                        Pasta
                 Sauces                           Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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