If you have a garden full with the delicious, flavor full Thai Basil, making a variation to Pesto is a given ;)
Thai basil has flavor that has a bit of anise, peppery, spice and it is super fresh. A great ingredient for this Thai Pesto. Combine it with your home made flatbread or use it as a sauce for your rice or noodles.
THAI BASIL PESTO
Prep time: 5 minutes - Total time 5 minutes - Makes 1 small bowl
INGREDIENTS
2 cups Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoon plain roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
EQUIPMENT
Blender/hand blender
jar or bowl for storage
PREPARATION
Remove the basil leaves from the stems
Roast the peanuts
Clean the garlic
METHOD
Combine all ingredients and puree
This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.
Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!
A MEAL WITH A VIEW!
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