Pistou sauce is the French version of pesto and is used to spice up Provençal dishes. It is also the basis for the traditional Pistou soup.
Ingredients For
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1 bunch
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Preparation
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Wash and dry the fresh basil. Place it in a mortar.
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Add the peeled and coarsely chopped garlic cloves. Add half the olive oil and grated Emmental cheese (optional).
3
Using a pestle, crush the basil leaves and garlic to form a smooth paste. Then slowly add the remaining oil. Finally, add a pinch of salt.
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Géraldine Leverd
Food Blogger