Thai Pesto
Instructions
Place the basil, cashews, lime zest and juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce and lemongrass in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
With the machine running, gradually stream in the oil and blend until the pesto emulsifies.
Makes about 3/4 cup.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
. Toss with [( pasta ) 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil, your favorite Asian noodles (such as wheat, egg, ramen, or rice noodles), and sauteed mushrooms and onions.
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Add to any stir-fry.
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As an appetizer, serve wonton cups filled with seared cooked ( meats, vege or fish/seafood )] that has been mixed with the pesto and garnish with ribbons of fresh basil.
To make the wonton cups, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Brush the wonton wrappers with a little melted butter, press them into the depressions of mini muffin tins and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp.
Remove from the tins and let cool on wire racks.
