Basil Pistou
This simple green sauce is extremely versatile in its uses
Makes enough for: 1 batch pistou
Ingredients
- 30 g basil leaves
- 2.5 mls fine salt
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 20 mls olive oil
Method
- Place the basil, salt and garlic into a mortar and pound until broken up, using a pestle
- Using the pestle to stir, slowly add the olive oil while mixing
- Serve straight away