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Mario Batali

Everyone makes pesto in a food processor. But the texture is better with a mortar and pestle, and it's just as fast.

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Mario Batali is saying that while many people use a food processor to make pesto, using a mortar and pestle actually creates a nicer texture. He also points out that this traditional method doesn’t take any more time than using modern kitchen gadgets.

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