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.