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The recipe was prompted by a comment from someone that basil can be used instead of lettuce on sandwiches. This is an easy way to accomplish this and get a little heat at the same time. It is delicious. The basil flavor is dominant with just enough heat from the peppers to let you know they are there. This goes great on many types of sandwiches. 2 large Habanero peppers 6 large cloves of garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil 3/4 cup mayonnaise olive oil Collect the basil and wash and remove the leaves. Allow to dry. Measure the basil. 1/2 cup is a 1/2 cup measurer packed with as much basil as you can get into it. Remove the stems and seeds from the habanero. Be careful... Mince the basil, habaneros and garlic in a food processor until finely minced. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp of olive oil as necessary to get a pasty consistency. Mix with the mayonnaise. Refrigerate. Wait at least 2 days for the flavors to marry. Yield is about 1 cup. Recipe by Tom Greaves. This recipe was added: 29 August 2004 |