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Pistou

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Region or stateProvence, France
Similar dishes pesto
Alternative namesPistou sauce
Serving temperature Cold
Main ingredientsGarlic; fresh basil; olive oil
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About Pistou


Pistou, or pistou sauce, is a Provençal cold sauce made from cloves of garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil. It is somewhat similar to the Ligurian sauce pesto, although it lacks pine nuts. Some modern versions of the recipe include grated parmesan, pecorino, or similar hard cheeses.

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