Pistou

Never use just-picked basil for this; let the fresh leaves rest for one day to lose some of their moisture. The proportions for this sauce are not definitive, as the pungency of the basil varies. Small leaves are stronger in flavor and the taste is influenced by where it was grown. So test to see what your basil is like and adjust the amounts of the other ingredients accordingly.

You can keep this sauce, covered with a little olive oil in a jar in the refrigerator, for months. You c