Argentine Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
TIME/SERVINGS
Total: Under 5 mins, plus chilling time
Active: Under 5 mins
Makes: 1 1/2 cups
Argentine Chimichurri Sauce
By Christine Gallary
Grilled meats in Argentina are never served without a side of chimichurri, a brightly colored sauce with herbs, garlic, and tangy vinegar.
What to buy: Fresh oregano adds an earthy punch, but dried oregano is a fine substitute.
Game plan: If you can, make the chimichurri a day before serving to give the flavors time to meld.
This recipe was featured as part of our Argentine Grilling menu.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup packed fresh oregano leaves (or 4 teaspoons dried oregano)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper (to taste) in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until finely chopped, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, about 1 minute total.
- With the motor running, add oil in a steady stream. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pulse a few times to combine. Transfer sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, stir and season as needed. The chimichurri will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Being taught the authentic Chimmichurri from a native, this should never go through a food processor. The use of red pepper flake is not what Argentines would use either. I will admit though that its probably really tasty!
Parsley, cilantro, siracha, lime juice, garlic clove, olive oil, red wine vinegar, enjoy.
I use 1 large head of parsley 1/4 bunch of cilantro, some dried oragano, a tad bit of sugar and some red pepper (black too). along with the rest of the list.... I think it's a great change. But if I ever showed up to a bbq without it I am not sure many of my friends would speak to me again.