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Thai Basil Pesto

This summary Thai Basil Pesto is the perfect addiction to noodles, fish, chicken, beef or rice!  Full of flavor, it comes together in 5 minutes in the food processor!  

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Thai Basil Pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 45 kcal
Author With Two Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thai basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons peanuts
  • 1.5 Tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce (soy sauce if you're vegetarian!)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse until a pesto-like consistency.  

  2. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

  3. This will keep for approximately 4 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.