(English) How to Make Basil Pesto At Home ~ Whispered ASMR

Follow this link for the Dutch version: • (Dutch/Nederlands) Hoe... Hello my awesome tingle heads ♥ After my last ASMR video in which I showed the Dutch foods I brought back home, it got me thinking if you guys might want to see how I make basil pesto. So I decided to ask this question on Patreon and Facebook!
The response I received from you all was overwhelming to say the least so here it is! Today I will demonstrate how to make Basil pesto at home from beginning to end ^_^ If this wasn't a video for relaxation it would take me about 8 minutes to make so keep that in mind if you want to make it yourself ;)
⇨⇨⇨ Here is the basil pesto recipe in case you want to make it yourself!
* 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
* 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano cheese (about 2 ounces)
* 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub chopped walnuts)
* 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons)
* 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
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[@NinfeaASMR]

Hello dear, you created a very true version of the Genoese pesto recipe. I'm Italian and I'm happy when our recipes are appreciated in the rest of the world. The only difference is that in Italy we use the mortar to chop the ingredients. Congratulations also for the excellent whispering and for your hand movements, as always. 💜

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you very much! I love this pesto so much, it's my favorite ^_^ I used to use a mortar as well but decided that this was a bit faster :)

[@vanillamilkshake6874]

Funny, I’m Dutch also (Just like Ilse) and this is the only way I know to make pesto, apart from a version that subsitutes pine nuts with cashews. Dutch cooks do appreciate quality and flavors and unlike Americans we respect roots and origins😆

[@ceamean]

"would you say your pesto is the besto?" - Pheobe (Friends) 😂 💗

[@40thCenturyTrolls]

True asmr OG

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Ahw thank you :)

[@babyface45]

I adore your cooking videos! I get tingles right from the start. ❤❤

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

I am so happy about that! I actually really enjoy making cooking videos and videos like this ^_^

[@sabreaj]

Omg sooo happy about these back to back videos! I’ve been missing your whispers 💜

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you! :D

[@sabreaj]

TheWaterwhispers no, thank YOU 😁

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

^_^ ♥

[@katiel3284]

Ilse, My partner recently went out of town for a few days and I had to spend a couple nights alone in my apartment. I’d never been alone anywhere overnight before so I was very anxious and borderline panicked at the idea. One thing I knew would help was your videos. You are so calming and genuine and I simply adore your ASMR. I slept on the couch with your videos on auto play all night on the tv and I slept like a baby! Thank you so much for helping me through that!

[@arinkem7987]

Love your whispered ASMR videos. Especially the cooking ones 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@fernartemis8923]

I was just thinking "how do I make pesto?" earlier today, and here is the perfect video! Thanks so much :)

[@poetgb]

Before I comment, I just want to mention that I wanted to watch this video a day ago when it was uploaded, but our computer lost the internet connection, so I'm watching this now. I never made pesto sauce but always wanted to. I'm glad you revealed your recipe. All the ingredients are healthy and I'm sure it tastes great. I want to follow the instructions on making the pesto, but I was too mesmerized by the soothing sound of your whispered voice to do anything but feel sleepy. I'll have to watch it again to learn to make the pesto.

[@FFTales1515]

I have been following many asmrtists but you are the only one who have the magic to make me fall asleep! so at the end of the day I always come to your channel 😊😊 love your videos and content! much love.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you!

[@bailey3657]

This is my third time trying to watch this video I keep falling asleep thank you so much!

[@RA_5000]

I never comment but thank you for all you do!!! I have insomnia and find your videos so comforting!!

[@Mike-hz9zj]

this is the second time I watched this vid. watching your hands relaxes me for some reason. that looks really good. 🍃

[@seachelle7222]

I could live on basil pesto! Ilse, I've enjoyed your videos you did from the Netherlands. I hope you do the video of your grandpa.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Haha right? It's so good :) Thank you very much!

[@sa_hy]

Makes me always feel so peaceful when i watch eating or cooking videos from you. Would love to see more kind of videos like this. Lots of love

[@mintyee8857]

You never fail to do amazing videos!!

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me :D

[@AugustTheStag]

All hail, Ilse! One of the Four Queens of ASMR!

[@elizabethbarlow3949]

I am so glad that you uploaded today!!! Today was the day of the week that I was stressed! I love you

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

I hope you feel some stress relief after watching this then ^_^ Stress sucks!

[@missamorrette9841]

You should definitely make more ASMR whisper videos where you make food! Maybe Dutch food? Very relaxing ❤️

[@wintrykiss]

looks delish !!! i usually buy it premade but i have to try this although i made it a few times ... great video as always thank you

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you my friend :D I never buy it premade here anymore unless it;s on sale but that's expensive too here :P hahah so much cheaper in Europe omg :P

[@jimbennett7175]

Wintry Kiss I've thought the same thing. I've never made it fresh. But it definitely looks like something I would rather enjoy making and eating fresh.

[@wintrykiss]

yes its great home made and like Ilse says either pine nuts or walnuts is great too now i def want to make some as soon as i can find some decent basil :)

[@WanderingWhispers]

This is so relaxing and looks delicious!

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Hi you! Thank you very much :D

[@superdancer1818]

This pesto looks so yummy I definitely need to try it! Thank you for another amazing and relaxing video💗

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

You are very welcome! :D

[@jroc28]

This is a really nice video from such a lovely and talented asmrtist :)

[@jimbennett7175]

I hope this doesn't confuse you Ilse. But this is actually Rebekka Bebee with her son I mentioned to you. His name is Timothy and I'm the one with the physical pain and the trouble with sleeping? Well actually I'm on a different phone for a couple of weeks. This posting is under the name James Bennett. Well I just watched your new video from yesterday and I just wanted to make a comment with you. I really enjoy each and every one. You have certainly come a long way the past year. I see so much more wisdom in every video and just getting better each time. Another 5 star girl. I so enjoy these. Thanks for entertaining all of us with your sweet and gentle whisper and great imagination with your work. 👍👍👍💖💝

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Oh hahaha! i hope I will remember this! i am not good with names at all so i might mix it up in the future but yes, i know who you are ^_^ Thank you very much! it's amazing that you get those vibes through the screen :) Definitely a lot of discoveries in the past year and life lesson that needed to be learned!

[@TheMuffinMan328]

Was actually craving pesto pasta enough to make it tomorrow. What a coincidence 😂

[@SuperAdrienneLeigh]

Thank you, Ilse. I love basil pesto, and yours looks delicious!

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

You are very welcome my friend! It was so good:0 Had it on bread for lunch today ^_^

[@SuperAdrienneLeigh]

Yum!

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

:D Was very yummy indeed!

[@jimbennett7175]

Can anyone answer this for me? Where do you find pine nuts? Thanks.

[@MrDavin170]

I’m excited

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

^_^

[@evelyneaton3648]

"hi everyone" INSTANT TINGLES

[@tidbitsofmylife2367]

I’m going to make this. Thanks Ile....💕

[@AvaConda]

Need to try this

[@playingcardsasmr7751]

More cooking videos Ilse! This is great! Can you try making hummus next?

[@haleighjones3067]

Sooooo goood 😍😍😍 the tingles are real

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Awesome ^_^

[@lauriebethcardoso8422]

loved your video looks so yummy !

[@wintrykiss]

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Yeah no subtitles ;) It's hard to read subtitles when you;re trying to fall asleep plus, it''s hours upon hours to put subtitles on a video. Better off recording a dutch and English voice over ^_^

[@wintrykiss]

true i just love your soothing voice though

[@wintrykiss]

you get some gorgeous basil there growing up it was always fresh in the garden but now i have to buy it and its wilted before i even buy it and it is useless in 2 -3 days

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you! i actually bought this at a local vegetable store, i always buy my meats and veggies/fruits at the vegetable store and butcher fresh. The rest comes from the supermarket and it's so cheap around this time of year! All that basil was 2,49 CAD! Yeah that's the only downside, you have to use it within 2 days or buy a basil plant to keep it fresh ;)

[@robbyd154]

The best asmr out there. Could you sometime do a LEGO one?

[@soh_cahtoa]

To peel the garlic easily... You have to press it using a knife with the flat side/edge...

[@asmrlobe9728]

u r so sweet ilsa. u know, ur dad would be so god damn proud of u

[@diddylife9768]

Place the side of your knife on the clove of garlic and hit it with hand. the skin comes off very easy.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

That's what I do sometimes as well :)

[@diddylife9768]

TheWaterwhispers cool

[@NylaVox]

Hey you, I'll be watching both of these~ I Love basil 🌿 pesto, and learning how to make it in two languages~ *bliss* ✨🌿😍🌿✨ You're amazing~ Much Love, girlie~ ✨😘💨💋✨

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Thank you girl! Much love to you

[@RC2214]

You can also use cashew nuts soaked after an hour instead of pine nuts since they're somewhat pricey. It came out pretty good :-)

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

That sounds like it would work too :)

[@whoopwhoop1207]

TheWaterwhispers another great video. Please never stop making these videos I've got so much respect and thanks to give you. I'm not sure I would ever sleep again if it wasn't for you. Lol

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Ahw thank you so much! :D

[@Elpolloloco52]

Maybe it's just because you're whispering (rather than speaking), but I can't even tell that you're Dutch anymore. As an ESL teacher, I'm actually kind of amazed.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Jo Seon-ho ahw thank you for the compliment :)

[@chrisbernal2863]

If you toast the pine nuts does it make it taste a lot different? Now I’m hungry lol

[@joneszzy6189]

Hey this is awesome! Thank you!

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

You are very welcome!

[@kiaranewton981]

Do you think you could do a longggg video based on comforting you through depression, or a hard day, or divorce etc.

[@ChinaLake100]

Very relaxing, did you remember the recipe from the last time you made it or did you have to look it up? It would be pretty impressive if you still remember how to make something six years after the last time you made it

[@rachelcollins988]

I love you Channel

[@melissajanzen751]

Lol, I can tell you are somewhere in Canada cause of the brand lable on the olive oil.

[@sarahkoob1156]

Hey it's Sarah koob from skype lol how have you been glad to see your doing well girl

[@strykervalkyrion]

Where do you get cheap basil in toronto?

[@bruhmomentum7155]

This is how me and my dad make pesto but without the cheese because my brother is picky and does not like cheese despite the fact that he eats a cheese pizza every day almost it’s kind of stupid how many he eats

[@meredithslack850]

Miss you Ilse. 😢 I hope you are doing well.

[@anandamide22]

looks delicious. i will make this with vegan cheese.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Yum!

[@darklyclad]

Go Vegans! ^_^

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

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[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

💜💜💜 ^_^

[@joeyshields4987]

More

[@RealScarlett33]

I'm bummed out, Ilse. I love pesto sauce, but I cannot eat Parmesan cheese. I will be stuck in bed for days listening to your migraine video! I will definitely make this for my hubby and sons, though. I'll live through them vicariously! Ha, ha! :)

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Ahw how come you cannot eat Parmesan cheese if I may ask? Hint! You can also make it with old cheddar cheese ;) Any cheese that is old will do! Unless you cannot eat dairy, obviously in that case you won't be able to eat it :( You might be able to make olive tapenade then without cheese! I love eating that too :D You won't need cheese at all :) Here is a recipe! www.allrecipes.com/recipe/165309/kalamata-olive-tapenade/

[@RealScarlett33]

Hard cheeses give me instant migraine. I'll check out the link you sent. I would love that! :)

[@ladi_di8060]

ScarlettMiller You can substitute the parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast, that's what a vegan of mine does!

[@michelleminnelli9460]

Are you okay? You've not uploaded anything in a while.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

I have been posting u[dates under the community tab on my youtube channel and my fb page :)

[@mscameron22]

Hehe.... at the beginning when you said 3 cloves, I thought you meant 3 bulbs 🤯😄

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Oh! hahaha I would need a big food processor if I would want to make that big of a batch ^_^

[@TheObsessedGardener]

I'd skip the oil, salt and cheese. Great vid, Ilse. ;)

[@centralwombat4847]

Pesto = Italian guacamole.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

I can see that :P

[@Anonymous594]

Tip for garlic peeling. Take the knife, turn it sideways so it’s flat. Place it on top of the garlic and give it a pop. Don’t smash it but give it enough pressure to crack the “skin”. You should then be able to peel the garlic like you’re peeling a banana.

[@michelleminnelli9460]

Miss you, hope you're doing okay.

[@kiaranewton981]

400th like☺️

[@asmrwarmpuppy8740]

That's a lot of effort. I might just go to the store. Less washing up and blending my fingers to a pulp that way.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Hahaha It only takes 5 minutes if it wasn't filmed in ASMR speed ;)

[@jimbennett7175]

And it's a lot more fresh this way too.

[@SweetieMommy]

Wie geht's denn eigentlich Chris und Lina?

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Very good! Thank you for asking :D

[@lMatheusx]

Your videos are very weird, but if your goal is to reach the Ataraxia, you are doing well. Greetings from Brazil!!

[@AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq]

Tried doing this but epically failed

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Ahw how come? that went wrong? :)

[@AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq]

TheWaterwhispers the pesto was too thin and unbearably spicy so it was a bust. That's my first dish that I failed (it was gonna be put on pasta) to make.

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Okay so if that happens again in the future just add more basil and pine nuts and blend it again in either a food processor or hand blender like I have ;) That'll fix the problem!

[@marlamade13]

You've disappeared. #sadkittens

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

i like cats just needed some time to sort things out with myself :) Don't worry, I will come back

[@marlamade13]

TheWaterwhispers I hope everything is well with you. 😊

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

i like cats better every day :* don't worry about me okay? ;)

[@jessna9104]

Can someone please explain to me why she only uploads videos about food now? If you go back and see her last several videos 98% are food related. Did she switch to an asmr food thing? Did I miss something?🤷‍♀️

[@TheWaterwhispersASMR]

Hi! No one else can explain to you why I do what I do and no you have not missed anything ;) I've just really been enjoying making food videos and since this isn't a food channel only I am thinking of starting a cooking a lifestyle channel soon non asmr related :)

[@NightAngelMarine]

I gotta admit, it don't look very appetizing