Pesto is an Italian sauce, traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves and hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino Sardo, all blended with olive oil. Pesto is mainly used in pasta. They are also used in soups, bread, salads, a main course like pesto chicken etc.
Ingredients for 1 kg
| Qty | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Kg | Basil leaves |
| 0.08 | Kg | Garlic |
| 0.03 | Kg | Parsley |
| 0.06 | Kg | Pinenuts |
| 0.3 | Litre | Olive oil |
| 0.01 | Kg | Salt |
| 0.005 | Kg | Pepper |
| 0.06 | Kg | Parmesan cheese |
Method:
- Blanch the herbs in hot water.
- Put all the ingredients in a grinder and grind to a coarse paste
- Store and use as required