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what kind of nut do you mostly use when making pesto?
pine nuts  
 81%  [ 65 ]
walnuts  
 10%  [ 8 ]
almonds  
 5%  [ 4 ]
other, please list  
 3%  [ 3 ]
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yo'ma




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:09 am
I made it for the first time for purim because we had some when we were in the states and one of my children liked it. It was store bought and I don't know what kind of nuts was used. Since I can't get pine nuts in this country, I saw walnuts can be used instead, so that's what I used. After I made it, I also saw that almonds can be also be used instead. Funny thing the one that I made it for didn't like it, but another one did Smile . What kind of nut do you use and if you've used others do you notice a big difference?
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FranticFrummie




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:13 am
Pine nuts are insanely expensive, even if they are easy to find.

There really isn't anything else that tastes quite the same. Walnuts are the closest, I guess. I don't use them because they are a migraine trigger for me.

I often leave out the nuts all together, and nobody ever complains. If you want to be fancy, you can get a small package of pine nuts, and just sprinkle a few on top for decoration. They are available by mail order.
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nicole81




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:17 am
Pine nuts. But on pesach, when I'm already paying a ton for food, I use walnuts.
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pesek zman




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:20 am
I skip the nuts altogether. But I
only make pesto in the summer when I can get the basil directly from the farmers market and it’s as fresh as can be.
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33055




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:21 am
The kosher versions in the store use cashew nuts. They don't taste anywhere near as good as pesto made from pine nuts which the unkosher versions use.

I never understood why the kosher version doesn't use pine nuts. We already pay crazy prices for food.

The best pesto recipes are milchag with pine nuts.

I have trouble getting basil leaves rather than pine nuts.
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simba




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:26 am
Pine nuts only. They are expensive but the only right way to make real pesto.
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nicole81




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:27 am
Squishy wrote:
The kosher versions in the store use cashew nuts. They don't taste anywhere near as good as pesto made from pine nuts which the unkosher versions use.

I never understood why the kosher version doesn't use pine nuts. We already pay crazy prices for food.

The best pesto recipes are milchag with pine nuts.

I have trouble getting basil leaves rather than pine nuts.


Are there any non jewish supermarkets or produce stores near you? I never have difficulty finding basil there.

The kosher pre-made pesto is disgusting and nothing like the real thing. I only ever eat my homemade, with parmesan cheese and pine nuts or walnuts.
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yo'ma




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:32 am
I didn't mind spending the money on the pine nuts because how often do I get them, but I went to a few stores and no one has it and they said they don't even think it's sold in this country. Wouldn't not using any nuts change the taste completely? I would love to make the real kind with parmesana cheese, but I guess I'll save that for shavuos. Wink
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aricelli




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:36 am
What do you use the pesto for on pesach?
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Chickpea




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 8:42 am
Pine nuts are the only way to go. Ahhh, there's nothing like freshly grown basil. I used to grow my own basil. I don't buy fresh basil because I don't know how to check the leaves for insects.
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Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 9:40 am
I use cashews. Love it!
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cbg




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 9:56 am
I use cashews as well since it gives a smooth consistancy

Some ppl add Parmesan cheese
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 10:01 am
I love spinach walnut pesto.
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Raisin




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 10:10 am
I use walnuts if I can't find pine nuts but I make it very rarely. I think if it is freshly made with fresh basil and garlic it will taste good and not resemble the jarred stuff at all no matter what nuts you use.
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MiracleMama




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 10:38 am
I almost always use pine nuts (yes, expensive, but it's not like I need to make a gallon of pesto) but I've used cashews and it's been fine. Actually, pumpkin seeds (shelled, of course) make a pretty good substitute too. I've seen recipes with walnuts but I hate walnuts.
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smss




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 10:45 am
I really like pesto made with walnuts. I toast them first and blend them in the food processor before I add the other ingredients. Basil, olive oil, crushed garlic, and a good amount of salt.
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33055




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 1:32 pm
nicole81 wrote:
Are there any non jewish supermarkets or produce stores near you? I never have difficulty finding basil there.

The kosher pre-made pesto is disgusting and nothing like the real thing. I only ever eat my homemade, with parmesan cheese and pine nuts or walnuts.


I tried 3 of the bigger ones and one exotic specialty vegetable store. I think I need to try an Italian grocery store.
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vintagebknyc




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 1:43 pm
A Sicilian neighbor taught me to make pistachio pesto, no pine nuts needed. Super yum!
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Rappel




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 3:34 pm
smss wrote:
I really like pesto made with walnuts. I toast them first and blend them in the food processor before I add the other ingredients. Basil, olive oil, crushed garlic, and a good amount of salt.


Same!
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cbg




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Mar 24 2019, 4:06 pm
aricelli wrote:
What do you use the pesto for on pesach?

I put it on salmon
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