Last Updated on June 15, 2021 by Chef Mireille
Chimichurri is a delicious parsley based sauce popular in Argentina and Uruguay. Although it is traditionally made with parsley, modern versions may be made with cilantro, mint and other herbs.
Similar to pesto, this versatile sauce can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade or condiment. It is mostly paired with barbecued grilled meats in Argentinian cuisine.
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Chimichurri is a classic sauce from Argentina that is usually used to accompany grilled meats. Grilling or a la plancha as its known in South America, is very popular and they grill everything from steak and chicken to arepas (cornbread). In fact most Argentinian restaurants here in New York are steakhouses that specialize in a la plancha.
Chimichurri has become quite popular here in America and used to flavor a variety of dishes in continental style restaurants. It can be used as both a marinade and a condiment or even a sandwich spread.
It complemented this Caribbean meal with tutu and salad.
Where to use Chimichurri Sauce
- as a marinade
- as a dipping sauce
- as a sauce with grilled or roasted meat like this Chimichurri Lamb Chops.
Here are some other foods that Chimichurri would compliment.
This no cook sauce is so quick and easy to put together. Keep a jar in the fridge and an easy marinade, dipping sauce, or sandwich addition is always on hand.
The vibrant color also makes you want to dig in. As the saying goes, we eat with our eyes first right!
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Classic Chimichurri – Argentinian Pesto Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 small red onion about the size of a lemon
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cups parsley leaves and stems
- leaves from 5 stalks fresh oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine garlic, onion, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper, black pepper and lemon juice.
- Blend well for a few minutes until well chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until you have a smooth and well combined sauce.
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Yeah chimichurii is the star of the day.Your version looks great.I like the color so bright.
Whoaa. This looks so delicious. Will try this for my husband tonight
Thanks a ton 🙂
beautiful color !I made it for one of the themes and loved it, surprising how all of us think the same..can see a variety of this condiment today !
Lovely color and makes such a nice condiment. I once tried it as marinade and was not very happy with it. I should try your version next time.
Interesting condiment. Bright and vibrant.
Even i prepared chimichurri, loved this sauce especially with grilled meats..
This looks delicious and has a lovely color.
Another famous condiment in this series, but i know about this sauce from this BM, looks delicious, will try soon.
Looks so fantastic Mir..guess this won the day!
Love the color and nice texture.
Wow parsley and garlic.. great combo. great sauce too.
Same pinch Mir. Both of us made the same condiment for the first day 🙂 Love this fresh and delicious sauce.
Seems like the flavor of the day. However each recipe I came across today is different. Must be one flavorful sauce.
Mmm! Mir this looks delicious.
Love the color and the flavorful option to it. Surely amazing with yummy starters.
I love the freshness of chimichurri, it just adds so much flavor to meats, and we love it on potatoes.
I’ve tried chimichurri before and never recreated it! I guess it’s time!
the homemade version is definitely better!
Wow what a gorgeous color – and yes, it definitely makes me wanna dip in!
the inviting color is definitely one of the best things about Chimichurri
This recipe sounds so tasty and healthy at the same time! I will be making this for sure! Thanks!
it is so versatile. I am sure it will become one of your faves
Chimichuri sauce looks so flavourful. Lovely vibrant colour makes it really so appetizing too. Will try making it and thanks for the suggestions of how to use this sauce.
It is so versatile and can be used so many different ways