Thai Basil Pesto

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

1 c. basil leaves (use Thai if you have them!)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. raw cashews
1/3 c. coconut milk
1 serrano pepper, seeds and stem removed
salt to taste

Instructions:

Yield: 1/2 cup

A Thai-inspired spin on classic pesto sauce! Serve with rice or udon noodles or stir fried vegetables.

Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.

For a milder pesto, use a jalapeno pepper. If you’d like yours extra spicy, use a Thai chili pepper instead.

From ohmyveggies.com