Coriander & Cashew Pesto
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4.9
207 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 pot
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Cuisine
Italian
Coriander & Cashew Pesto
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This coriander and cashew pesto blends fresh coriander and Thai basil leaves with toasted cashews, garlic, and olive oil to create a thick, herbaceous paste. Sesame oil adds a subtle nutty aroma, while sea salt and black pepper balance the flavors. The pesto has a creamy texture with a fresh herbal brightness, ideal for spreading or mixing into dishes requiring savory, green sauce.
Description
Fresh coriander and Thai basil leaves are roughly chopped and processed with toasted cashews and garlic into a thick paste. Extra virgin olive oil is added gradually to achieve the desired consistency, while sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper provide seasoning. A few drops of sesame oil are stirred in at the end to contribute a toasted note that complements the fresh herbs.
The resulting pesto is a vibrant green sauce textured by finely ground nuts and emulsified oil. It is versatile for use as a condiment, spread, dip, or flavor enhancer for pastas, grilled proteins, or vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 3 bunches Coriander
- 1 bunch Thai basil
- 150 grams cashews
- 2 clove garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- sesame oil
- sea salt flakes
- black pepper in grinder
Instructions
- Place the leaves of coriander and basil into your food processor.
- Chop leaves for about 10-20 seconds on high.
- Stop processor and add cashews, garlic, 2 tbsps parmesan, salt and pepper.
- Process all the above together on high while slowly adding a stream of olive oil until desired consistency is achieved, I prefer a nice thick pesto, however depending on the use you may want to have it a little thinner.
- Once desired consistency is achieved add a few drops of sesame oil to taste.
- If not being used right away place in an air tight container with a thin layer of olive oil over the top of the pesto.
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