How To Make Pistou
A French oil-based basil sauce, this pistou recipe amps up simple dishes into an elegant bite. This recipe uses Mimolette cheese & tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4½ cups basil leaves, torn into pieces
- ¼ cup plum tomatoes, coarsely grated
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Mimolette, finely grated, or slightly aged Gouda
Instructions
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In a large mortar, pound the garlic with the salt into a paste. Add the basil by the handful and grind the leaves against the side of the mortar until almost smooth.
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Stir in the tomatoes, then gradually stir in the olive oil until it's incorporated. Stir in the cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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