Asian Pesto

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by toasting off some sesame seeds, even if they are already toasted, for a more intense flavor.
  2. 2Carefully move the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor.
  3. 3Add garlic to the food processor.
  4. 4Add Thai basil to the food processor.
  5. 5Add green onions to the food processor.
  6. 6Add Parmigiano Reggiano to the food processor.
  7. 7Add a generous amount of olive oil to the food processor.
  8. 8Add a touch of sesame oil to the food processor.
  9. 9Add a little bit of lemon juice, or yuzu, to the food processor.
  10. 10Add a small pinch of salt to the food processor.
  11. 11Add just a touch of white pepper to the food processor.
  12. 12In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the pesto.
  13. 13Add a few extra sesame seeds and a little bit of pasta water to the noodles and pesto.

Ingredients

  • sesame seeds
  • garlic
  • Thai basil
  • green onions
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • olive oil
  • sesame oil
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • cooked noodles
  • pasta water

Equipment

food processorlarge bowl

Tips

  • Toast sesame seeds a little bit more for enhanced flavor.
  • Use yuzu instead of lemon juice if available.
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