Kripalu Recipe: Asian Pesto
This pesto serves nicely over your favorite asian noodle or spread it over your veggies as they come off the grill.
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bunch of mint
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of scallions
1 cup peanuts (or almonds)
½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno
1 lime - juiced
1 orange - juiced
½ cup rice vinegar
1 cup peanut oil or substitute a non-allergen oil
Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend till smooth or desired consistency.
Jeremy Rock Smith, Kripalu faculty and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, began his career in classical French cuisine.
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