Vietnamese basil and coriander pesto noodles

Pesto Italian cuisine

In this recipe pesto is completely reinvented! Basic basil pesto becomes a flavourful zesty Vietnamese pesto - using basil and coriander alongside peanuts, lime juice, garlic and a little fish or soy sauce. This basil and coriander pesto is vibrant and fresh and is perfect for making pesto noodles. But it can also be used as a marinade or dressing or to add flavour to something like mashed potatoes! I know what you're thinking, Pesto definitely does not come from Vietnam. And you would be correct, we can thank Italy for the wondrous sauce that is Pesto. However, hear me