Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Ingredients
150 g Sun-Dried Tomatoes, coarsely chopped (softened with boiling water, if necessary)
1 Bag (About 100g) of Fresh Basil, rinsed and dry
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
¼ Cup Toasted Pine Nuts
1 Tbsp Red Chili Flakes
1 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan
Method
Combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and chili flakes in a food processor. Pulse and chop until all the ingredients are roughly blended. Slowly add in the olive oil and continue to pulse and chop. Transfer to a large bowl and add the Parmesan. Check for seasoning.
I wish I could get pine nuts here in Kerala to make this...looks so yum.
ReplyDeleteYou can use walnuts instead. Piine nuts are called chilgoza in hindi.
Deleteperfect idea!
ReplyDeleteOh i am so going to make this pronto! How long will this keep in the fridge? (Not that i think it will last very long!). Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis recipe has some kick! I put mine in ice cube trays, freeze it and then defrost a few "cubes" as needed! Every time I use a cube it takes me back to summer and fresh basil.
ReplyDeleteYuuumm, looks delicious!
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