How to Make Thai Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is renowned for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one of the key ingredients that gives Thai dishes their unique taste is the use of aromatic herbs and spices. One such herb that is essential to Thai cooking is Thai basil, which has a distinctively sweet and spicy flavor. In this recipe, we'll be using Thai basil as the star ingredient to create a delicious and fragrant Thai pesto.

Traditional pesto is made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, bu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cup

  • Blend cilantro, peanut butter, garlic, olive oil, ginger, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 89mg