Because of this, you’ll need a mortar and pestle to do the job in its traditional form ... s superior to what a food processor can do”. Of course, not every Italian has time for the task ...
“It’s a technique.” The word “pesto” comes from “pestare,” which actually means “to pound” or “to crush” in Italian. I guess it’s a bit like a “fry-up” ― the technique and the food have become ...