Best 2 Coriander Peanut Pesto Recipes

Coriander peanut pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that can add a unique twist to a variety of dishes. Made with fresh coriander, peanuts, garlic, and olive oil, this pesto is a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your favorite pasta, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, coriander peanut pesto is sure to impress.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CORIANDER PEANUT PESTO

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This is a recipe from Christine Manfield. Pesto with an Asian twist. The ingredients should be available from Asian food stores/markets. It is important to use Vietnamese mint, not ordinary mint, as the flavour is quite different.

Provided by jus2470

Categories Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

200 ml peanut oil
40 g raw blanched peanuts
2 green bird's eye chilies, minced
1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
8 garlic cloves, minced
100 g holy basil leaves
25 g vietnamese mint leaves
100 g coriander leaves
1 teaspoon shaved palm sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
20 ml fresh lime juice, strained

Steps:

Heat oil and roast peanuts over medium heat until golden.
Strain peanuts from oil and cool, reserving both.
Blend the peanuts in a food processor with the chilli, ginger and garlic.
Add the holy basil, Vietnamese mint and coriander and half of the reserved oil.
Blend to make a smooth paste.
Add the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice.
Blend again, and gradually pour in the remaining oil as you do so, to make a smooth paste.
To store, spoon the pesto into a sterile container, cover with a film of peanut oil and seal.
Keep refrigerated.

CORIANDER PESTO

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A delicious and very flavoursome alternative to pine nut pesto. Good with pasta, fish or in a panini.

Provided by tashashka

Time 10m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh coriander leaves and first inch or so of stalks
1 garlic clove
good pinch any coarse salt - I use Maldon sea salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts/pecans - chopped

Steps:

Put all ingredients in blender.
Whizz until smooth.
If dry, add more olive oil.
Will keep in fridge for about a week or can freeze.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh coriander and peanuts.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the coriander and peanuts by hand.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your taste.
Serve the pesto immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze the pesto for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This coriander peanut pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for adding a burst of flavor to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or pasta dishes. And it's also great as a dip for chips or crackers. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful way to add some extra flavor to your meals, give this coriander peanut pesto a try. You won't be disappointed!