Thai Pesto

Substituting the classic sweet Italian basil with spicier, stronger-flavored Thai basil, this pesto sauce is an excellent condiment for putting a new and different spin on your classic recipes.

Ingredients:

Green onions - 2 lbs.
Cilantro, no stems - 2 lbs.
Ginger, peeled - .5 lb.
Garlic, whole peeled - .50 lb.
Chef's Pride Canola Oil - 2 cups
Cashew nuts, broken - 1 Cup
Salt, kosher - To taste
Black pepper, ground - To taste

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Preparation:

Take all of the ingredients except for the last 4 items and the vegetable oil and place into the robot coupe food processor and blend till smooth. add in the oil slowly.

Chef’s Tip: Use it as a pasta sauce.

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