This Nori Pesto recipe is absolutely delicious as a spread or garnish with a variety of foods. Serve on a snack platter for a nutritious and moreish pesto with corn chips.
Serves 4
Prep time 15 minutes, cooking time 10 mins
Ingredients
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2 tbsp each of Nori flakes
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3 shallots, minced
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/3 cup macadamia oil
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1/2 cup light olive oil
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2 tbsp cider vinegar
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2 tbsp finely chopped macadamia nuts
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2 tbsp small capers, crushed
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine Nori flakes, finely chopped shallot and olive oil in a skillet.
- Gently warm the mixture over very low heat, stirring for 5 minutes or more to infuse the flavours.
- Remove from heat and stir in capers, black pepper, zest, vinegar and nuts.
- Gradually incorporate the Macadamia oil.
- Set aside to cool down.
Notes
- Nori Pesto can be made quite chunky and used as a garnish or dressing on vegetables or, it’s also delicious when ground finer in a food processor) and can be turned into a spread Pair it with tomatoes, roast vegetables, feta cheese or just use as a dip for raw vegetables.
