Pesto From the Sea

A unique twist on traditional pesto featuring fresh kombu seaweed combined with basil, arugula, pine nuts, and garlic. This marine-inspired sauce brings together the freshness of herbs with umami flavors from the sea.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • 1⅖ ounces kombu
  • cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • teaspoons lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Thoroughly rinse the kombu with water, making sure all pickling salt has been washed off. Dab dry and cut into pieces.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Puree the kombu, nuts, garlic, basil, arugula, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Put the pesto in a glass jar, cover with a layer of olive oil, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Always serve with a clean spoon to maintain freshness.

    2 min