Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto

Name: Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto
Ingredients: 1 zucchini, sliced on the bias, 1/4-inch thick; 1 small eggplant, sliced in half, then 1/4-inch slices; 10 large shiitake caps; 4 scallions, 1-inch lengths; Wooden skewers soaked in water; 4 cups roasted peanuts, 2 cups for plating; 2 large, sliced shallots; 4 cloves sliced garlic; 3 minced Thai bird chiles; 3 kaffir lime leaves, chiffonade; 2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 limes, juiced; 2 cups peanut oil; 1 cup Thai basil leaves; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup mint leaves; Salt and black pepper