Asian Pesto

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 	cup  	Oil
 * 1/2 	cup 	Peanuts
 * 2 	small 	Green chile peppers
 * -- seeded
 * 1 	tbsp 	Ginger, chopped
 * 4 ea Garlic cloves
 * 1 1/2 	cup 	Basil leaves
 * 1/4 	cup 	Mint leaves
 * 1/4 	cup 	Cilantro leaves
 * 3 	tbsp 	Lemon juice
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	Salt
 * 1 	tsp 	Sugar

Directions
1 	Heat oil in a small skillet until nearly smoking, then remove from the heat and add the peanuts.

2 	Allow to sit until lightly browned.

3 	Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving the oil.

4 	Put the peanuts in a food processor or blender and blend to a rough paste.

5 	Add the chilies, ginger and garlic and continue to blend, add the herbs and a little of the reserved oil, and continue to blend.

6 	Add the salt, sugar and lemon juice, and blend until the herbs are very finely minced.

7 	Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the remaining oil.

8 	Serve along side warm or cold noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to taste over a helping of noodles.