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Japanese shiso pesto

Mito left us some shiso leaves, so I tried to make a shiso pesto.

The shiso is essentially very sharp so I tried to counteract that with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, and lots more of the other ingredients. The result was interesting and exotic, but not really fine cuisine. Also I used a bit too much garlic … I suspect this might work with half-and-half basil leaves.

Lots of others have tried to make shiso pesto … here are a few links:

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3 Responses to “Japanese shiso pesto”

  1. Nobu Says:
    January 26th, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    I didn’t think that other people have already tried to make it, I thought you were the first one. Your pesto must have a lovey smell at least!!

  2. rich Says:
    January 26th, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Nobuko: We both smell of garlic .. like this:

    http://www.cookingwithrichard.com/2008/02/18/gojira/

  3. Nobu Says:
    January 28th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Ha ha ha. I’d better keep away from you both for a while!