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Asian pesto in a glass jar next to a squeezed lime, singer root and peanuts.

Asian Pesto Sauce

This easy cilantro pesto is made with peanuts, lime and ginger. Ready to use in minutes, it has a wonderfully fresh and tangy flavor.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cilantro (packed)
  • ¼ cup peanuts (unsalted)
  • 1 large garlic clove (roughly chopped)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (roughly chopped)
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of ½ lime
  • ½ cup canola oil (or another neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
  • Blend til smooth.
  • Use straight away or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • For a thicker pesto, use less oil. You can gradually add it in as you process the ingredients to get it to the consistency you want. For a thinner sauce, simply add more oil.
  • A stand blender works great for making homemade pesto, a food processor will work well too.
  • Use the freshest ingredients you can for the best flavor. Your cilantro should be bright green with no marks on the leaves and not wilted.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg