Asian-Style Pesto

A homemade pesto is a great way to use extra fresh herbs if you have them on hand. This is a Southeast Asian-style version using two types of basil, mint, cilantro and fresh ginger that can be used with poultry, fish or shellfish.

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Ingredients:
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. If necessary, add a little extra oil to adjust the consistency. Store, tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes:
Give this pesto a try in our Asian Pesto Salmon and Warm Orzo Salad or toss with some rice or cellophane noodles and a few chopped scallions and serve with grilled chicken.

Adapted from "Simply Ming" by Ming Tsai. | Posted by Lynne Webb

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