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    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Crafting flavorful pestos with African perilla leaves
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    Crafting flavorful pestos with African perilla leaves

    By Simran Jeet
    Jan 15, 2025
    10:18 am

    What's the story

    African perilla leaves, historically underutilized in conventional cooking, hold a secret: their unique flavor, both minty and nutty, transforms ordinary meals into gourmet experiences.

    This article explores five inventive ways to infuse the aroma of these vibrant leaves into your pesto creations, adding depth to your flavor palette and a touch of African mystique to your kitchen adventures.

    Classic twist

    A twist on classic basil pesto

    Want to try something new? Use African perilla leaves instead of basil for your pesto.

    Blend one cup of moringa leaves, three garlic cloves, one-fourth cup of pine nuts, two-thirds cup of extra virgin olive oil, and one-half cup of grated Parmesan cheese in a food processor until smooth.

    Enjoy it with pasta or as a sandwich spread.

    Vegan delight

    Vegan-friendly perilla pesto

    Vegans, you can make a super tasty pesto with African perilla leaves!

    Just replace the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast to keep that yummy cheesy taste without any animal products.

    Blend one cup of African perilla leaves with two tablespoons of nutritional yeast, one-fourth cup of walnuts, two cloves of garlic, and one-half cup of olive oil until creamy.

    Yum! Enjoy it as a dip or dressing.

    Nut-free choice

    Nut-free perilla pesto option

    Nut allergies often mean traditional pesto is a no-go. Not anymore!

    By swapping out pine nuts or walnuts for sunflower seeds, you can whip up an allergy-friendly alternative that doesn't skimp on flavor.

    Just blend one cup of African perilla leaves with one-fourth cup sunflower seeds, two cloves garlic, three-fourths cups olive oil, and one-half cup grated Parmesan cheese. Voila! Nut-free deliciousness at your fingertips.

    Spicy kick

    Spicy perilla pesto variation

    For those who like a little extra spice in their life, adding chili peppers to your African perilla leaf pesto is a great way to kick things up a notch.

    Simply add one small red chili pepper (seeds removed) to the classic perilla pesto recipe for a spicy twist that's perfect for grilled meats or roasted vegetables.

    Sweet fusion

    Sweet and savory pesto fusion

    Adding a touch of sweetness to your pesto can provide a delicious contrast to the savory components.

    Combine one cup of African perilla leaves, three tablespoons honey, one-fourth cups almonds, two cloves garlic, and three-fourth cups olive oil in a blender.

    The honey doesn't just bring sweetness; it also enhances the perilla's strong flavors. This makes it perfect for drizzling over fresh salads or even incorporating into salad dressings.

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