Pesto goes globetrotting
UK brand Epicure has launched five pesto sauces inspired by cuisine from around the world.
Chakkalaka is a South African-inspired spicy pesto made with chilli and coriander in a tomato base while North African Chermoula is a green pesto made with lemon, coriander, cumin and chilli.
South American Chimichurri blends parsley, oregano and coriander, Spanish Mojo Verde uses green pepper and chillies while Middle Eastern Zhoug has an “earthy” flavour, combining chillies, parsley and coriander.
The pestos can be used for cooking, marinating or stirring through mayonnaise and used as a dipping sauce.
Jason Beaumont, director of parent company PWbrands said that most people assume pesto only refers to the traditional, Italian pasta sauce made of basil, pine nuts and parmesan. “But that is just one variety,” he said. “Pesto means ‘a herb that is crushed’.”
The 180 g jars have a recommended retail price of £2.99 (€3.36).