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How to Use a Mortar and Pestle

Step 2: Pesto

Step 2: Pesto

Add basil, lemon juice, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic and salt to mortar. Grind ingredients until paste forms. Add olive oil and firmly continue to put pressure on pestle to pound the herbs and combine all ingredients. Stir until desired consistency.

Step 1: Dry RubStep 2: Pesto

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