Homemade Pesto
3 cloves garlic
¼ tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts (or macadamias or walnuts)
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated parmesan
½ cup olive oil
1. Using a mortar & pestle pound the garlic with the salt & pepper.
2. Add the macadamia nuts and crush.
3. Add the basil leaves a handful at a time & pound until leaves resemble a paste before adding another handful until all basil is combined with the nuts.
4. Now add the grated parmesan in two lots & pound to combine with the other ingredients.