Author Notes
I wanted to highlight the use of Moringa because of its tremendous health benefits. Incorporating Moringa in a classic dish, prepared simply, is a good way to make this lowly and otherwise unknown plant a new and wonderful ingredient to be reckoned with. From the Asia to Africa, Moringa has been known as a very good source of protein, calcium magnesium ETC.. Hence my fascination for using this in a lot of my dishes. —Andre Schaer-Soriano
Ingredients
- Moringa Pesto
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2 pieces
garlic
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2 cups
fresh malunggay
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1/2 cup
basil
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1/2 cup
sun flower seeds
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1/2 cup
parmesan cheese
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3/4 cup
olive oil
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Pinch
salt to taste
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Pinch
pepper to taste
- Clams
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2 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tablespoons
Shallots finely chopped
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3 pieces
Garlic finely chopped
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1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
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1 pound
Clams
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250 milliliters
White Wine
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1 tablespoon
Pesto
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Pinch
Salt to taste
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Pinch
Pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon
Salted Butter for finishing
Directions
- Moringa Pesto
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Combine all ingredients together in a food processor, and puree until you get a pasty consistency. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Clams
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Heat pan to medium, add oil and saute shallots for about 30 seconds and add your garlic and chili flakes. Saute for another minute… Toss in the clams and pour white wine and simmer, tossing and turning clams occasionally until clams slightly open. Then stir in the pesto. Tossing , until the clams are slightly coated with the sauce. Switch your heat off to avoid over cooking, then add the butter and just lightly stir for about 10 seconds. You can serve it with toast or you can have it as a pasta dish.
Seasoning will depend on your taste. Remember that the pesto is already seasoned and you will have your salt from butter and clams.
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