Macadamia Pesto Recipe
INSPIRED BY AUSTRALIA
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Australia is one of the world’s leading producers of macadamia nuts, and they are native to different areas of this country. These nuts got their name from John Macadam, the Scottish-Australian chemist who studied them. It takes macadamia trees seven to ten years until they begin producing nuts, and harvesting is usually done by hand.
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Australia doesn’t dominate the food world like other nations, but an important contribution the country made was the macadamia nut. It was discovered by British colonists in Queensland, Australia in 1857.
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Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
1/3 cup shelled unsalted macadamia nuts
1 cup chopped fresh chives
2 cups watercress
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
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Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms.
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If using a mortar and pestle, crush the macadamia nuts until smooth. Add the chives, watercress, and garlic. Mash until incorporated. Add the cheddar cheese and olive oil. Mash until the desired consistency forms.
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Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months.
Uses
Kanga-root Roasted Vegetables
Kangaroo is the national animal of Australia, where kangaroo meat is served in many restaurants. However, kangaroo meat is not as widely available as expected, and even less common outside of Australia. On the other hand, various vegetables grow well in the temperate regions of the country.
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ANZAC Biscuits
ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which operated during World War I. While overseas in Europe, ANZAC soldiers received care packages that included sweet biscuits baked by their wives back home. Made without eggs, these biscuits could sustain a longer shelf life.
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