Singapore Recipes – Laksa Pesto

Ingredients (makes 1 cup)

• 2 cups fresh laksa leaves, packed
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 chilli padi
• 1/3 cup of candle nuts & sun flower seeds
• 1 bulb garlic cloves, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Combine the laksa leaves in with the nuts and seeds, pulse a few times in a food processor.

2. Add the shrimps and garlic, pulse a few times more.

3. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.

4. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.

5. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.