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How do you keep it ? Jar in fridge? and how long is it good for
A layer of cling film, if you can be bothered, will ameliorate that somewhat.I made rocket and walnut pesto a month or so ago. I was using it from the fridge for about two weeks and was fine. The top oxidises a bit so looks a bit gammy but it's fine to eat.
1. Pick a nut or seed
Toast 1/3 cup in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
Almonds
Cashews
Hazelnuts
Pecans
Pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)
Pine nuts
Pistachios
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts
2. Choose your base
Add 3 cups total (choose up to 3).
Arugula
Basil
Cilantro
Collard greens, chopped
Kale, chopped
Mint
Parsley
Romaine, chopped
Spinach, chopped
Watercress
3. Choose your seasoning
Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon total of the following ingredients (choose up to 3); add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and pulse until finely chopped.
Fresh thyme
Fresh oregano, chopped
Fresh tarragon, chopped
Fresh rosemary, chopped
Garlic, chopped
Lemon zest, grated
Orange zest, grated
Red pepper flakes
4. Pick a cheese
Grate 1/2 cup, add to the food processor and pulse to combine.
Aged cheddar
Aged or smoked gouda
Asiago
Grana padano
Gruyere
Manchego
Parmesan
Pecorino
5. Finish the pesto
Slowly pour in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, pulsing to incorporate. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of any of the following (optional). You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.
Fresh tomatoes, chopped
Mascarpone
Olives, pitted and chopped
Ricotta
Roasted red peppers, chopped
Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Also, I have very little fear of gone off food after I once accidentally got a bit of mushed-up rat brain in my mouth.
Holy fuck. How does that happen?
What did it taste like?
weeks; pour olive oil over the top and it acts as a barrier.How do you keep it ? Jar in fridge? and how long is it good for
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