Island Cilantro Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut, firmly packed
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 -2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup coconut milk

Preparation

Place first eight ingredients in food processor. NOTE: Don't add sugar if the coconut is sweetened.
Process about 1 minute till almost smooth but not pureed. Leave some texture.
Drizzle in the olive oil while processing.
If too thick add water or coconut milk, a tbsp at a time.
Chill at least 3-hours. Flavors develop best when chilled overnight. Thin with a little water or coconut milk if necessary.