coriander and jalapeno pesto with himalayan balsam seeds and lime in a bowl
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Spicy Coriander Pesto with Himalayan Balsam Seeds and Lime

Spicy Coriander Pesto with Himalayan Balsam Seeds and Lime is a modern Fusion recipe for a classic Italian-inspired sauce of coriander leaves, olive oil, ginger and chilli with garlic, himalayan balsam seeds and lime juice. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Fusion version of: Spicy Coriander Pesto with Sesame Himalayan Balsam and Lime.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Wild FoodChilli RecipesSauce RecipesHerb RecipesFusion RecipesFusion Recipes

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Ingredients:

180ml extra-virgin olive oil
100g fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp ginger, minced or grated
1/2 jalapeño chilli, minced (de-seed for a milder effect)
1 tbsp garlic, minced
90g himalayan balsam seeds, toasted and ground
juice of 2 limes
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

Combine the olive oil, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and chilli in a food processor and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl then blend in the himalayan balsam seed paste and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

This also makes an excellent base for a pasta or seafood sauce.