Thursday, November 26, 2009

Rocket Pesto


Ingredients:
100g rocket leaves (or can also use Basil leaves)
1-2 medium sized garlic cloves
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (or can also use Pistachio)
salt
25g Parmesan or very dry Pecorino cheese - grated
75 ml olive oil (for lighter version, reduce the quantity of oil)



Procedure:
1) In a grinder add rocket leaves, pine nuts salt, garlic and grind coarsely.
2) add grated cheese
3)add oil.
The pesto will keep for a few days in the fridge stored in a well-sealed jar.
Hint: If possible use Mortar and Pestle instead of electric grinder.

2 comments:

  1. Looks like Chatani .. love it

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  2. thanks, yes it is sort of chatni but called pesto

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