My wild ramp pesto is way too hot. What to do?

Minnetonkamama
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ALittleZaftig May 15, 2011
Off topic, but your name took me by surprise. Are you really a Minnetonka mama? ( I am.)
 
saenyc May 14, 2011
Did you blanch the leaves? I've found that that cuts the intensity, as well as not using all of the bulbs. I've also tried sauteing the bulbs, before tossing into the Cuisinart.
 
Panfusine May 14, 2011
you could add some nuts (walnuts, or pistachio) to 'soften' the bite.
 
dahliat May 14, 2011
I prefer my pesto with ricotta cheese on pasta, so that might do the trick
 
healthierkitchen May 14, 2011
mixing in another green like spinach or peas might be a nice way to mellow out the flavor. As with boulangere's suggestion, you'd add some more cheese and olive oil as well.
 
boulangere May 14, 2011
Try thinning out the intensity of the ramps by adding an equal amount of basil and Italian parsley, and add some more cheese and olive oil - the fat will help dissipate the heat across your palate. I've done the same thing, incidentally, by getting too carried away with adding garlic to pesto. I'm surprised it didn't explode.
 
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