Asian Pesto

Directions

1. Heat oil in a small skillet till nearly smoking, then remove from the heat and add in the peanuts. Allow to sit till lightly browned.
2. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving the oil.
3. Put the peanuts in a food processor or possibly blender and blend to a rough paste. Add in the chilies, ginger and garlic and continue to blend, Add in the herbs and a little of the reserved oil, and continue to blend.
4. Add in the salt, sugar and lemon juice, and blend till the herbs are very finely chopped.
5. Transfer the mix to a serving bowl and stir in the remaining oil.
6. Serve along side hot or possibly cool noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to taste over a helping of noodles.