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Pistou (Provençal Basil Paste)

A recipe for Pistou (Provençal Basil Paste) from the cookbook, Culinaria France. This pounded basil garlic paste is perfect served alongside fish, lamb, and Soupe au Pistou.
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Keyword basil, France, French, garlic
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • Sea salt
  • 2 large bunches fresh basil
  • 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Place the garlic in a mortar, sprinkle with salt to taste, and pound into a smooth paste.
  • Thinly slice the basil and pound into the basil until well combined, then mix in the parmesan and pepper.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while pounding the mixture until the ingredients and evenly combined and smooth.