ERIK’S BASIL PESTO
Ingredients:
500 ml Olive Oil
100 g Roasted Mix Nuts
50 g Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Course Black Pepper
4 tsp Fresh Chopped Garlic
250 g Fresh Basil leaves
50 g Parmesan Cheese
Methods:
This recipe makes about 3 honey jars of basil pesto. In a blender, add all the ingredients except the basil leaves.
Blend till smooth.
Lastly add the basil leaves, this prevents the pesto to turn grey.
Blend till pesto is your preferred consistency.
The pesto will become thicker when placed into the fridge.
Author and photo: Erik du Preez
Ready time: 00:15
Servings: 3
The toasted sesame seeds just makes this different than the pesto you find in shops. Also great to garnish canapes…
Petro Borchard Chef’s Tip:
If you make a lot of pesto and want to freeze some of it simply top a freezer-safe container with a layer of olive oil. Unlike canola oil or grapeseed oil, olive oil isn’t a winterized oil, which means it will congeal in the fridge or freezer.
While this may seem like a negative aspect in most cases, it’s perfect for preserving foods in the freezer as the congealed oil will create an air-tight surface and protect the charred ramp pesto in the freezer.
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