Pesto Asian

1 c oil less 1 tsp
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 c peanuts
1 tb ginger, chopped
4 ea garlic cloves
1 1/2 c basil leaves
1/4 c mint leaves
1/4 c cilantro leaves
3 tb lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Heat oil in a small skillet until nearly smoking, then remove from the heat and add the peanuts. Allow to sit until lightly browned. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain, reserving the oil. Put the peanuts in a food processor or blender and blend to a rough paste. Add the chilies (optional), ginger and garlic and continue to blend, Add the herbs and a little of the reserved oil, and continue to blend. Add the salt, sugar and lemon juice, and blend until the herbs are very finely minced. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the remaining oil. Serve along side warm or cold noodles, and allow each eater to spoon sauce to taste over a helping of noodles.