Shuchi Mittal with an elaborate four step plan for pesto improvement.
By Shuchi Mittal
How to make a pesto sauce taste different?
Step 1: Don’t use basil
Step 2: Don’t use pine nuts
Step 3: Don’t use olive oil
Step 4: Finally, don’t make pesto at all.
The Green Revolution Udon
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
A dish inspired by Popeye and Anime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup boiled udon noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and cut (or you can use baby spinach salad leaves)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh green peas
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the spinach and garlic in a blended to make a smooth paste. Put some water if required so that the paste is not too thick
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the onions and cook till transparent.
- Add the tomatoes and chilli and cook till the tomatoes are tender
- Stir in the spinach paste, add 2-3 tablespoons of water, salt & pepper. Cover and cook on medium flame till the spinach has lost its ‘raw’ flavour.
- Add in the udon, peas and peppers. Cover and cook for a few minutes
- Turn the flame to high and stir continuously to dry and remaining liquid. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
