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Traditional Chimichurri

Sauce of herbs, garlic and chili to accompany grilled meats.

VegetarianVeganGluten-free

10 minTime
8Servings
FacilDifficulty
ArgentinaCuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 large handful of fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of crushed chili
  • 150 ml of sunflower oil
  • 50 ml of wine vinegar
  • 100 ml of warm water
  • 1 teaspoon of coarse salt
  • 1 bay leaf, crushed

Step-by-step

Choose your robot:
  1. Place the garlic and parsley in the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the sides.
  2. Add the oregano, the crushed chili, the bay leaf and the salt. Mix 2 sec/speed 4.
  3. Add the vinegar, the warm water and the oil.
  4. Mix 5 sec/speed 3 without fully emulsifying to keep the texture.
  5. Pour into a clean glass jar.
  6. Let it rest at least 2 hours at room temperature so it takes on flavor.
  7. Keep in the refrigerator and use lukewarm.
  8. Shake before serving over the meat.

Tips

  • The chimichurri improves after resting one or two days.
  • Do not process too much: it should keep texture, not be a puree.
  • Balance the vinegar to your taste; some prefer it more acidic.