Chimichurri (Argentinian Grilled Meat Condiment)

Name: Chimichurri (Argentinian Grilled Meat Condiment)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup red wine vinegar; juice of a lime; ½ green bell pepper; 1 green (or red) chili pepper; 8 cloves garlic; 1 tomato; 3 shallots; ½ bunch parsley; ½ bunch cilantro; 4 leaves tarragon; 5 tablespoons fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; A pinch of fleur de sel

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
144 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
South American, Argentinian, Vegan

Chimichurri (Argentinian Grilled Meat Condiment)

Jennifer Becker

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Chimichurri sauce is a classic Argentinian sauce that is typically used on grilled meats.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
juice of a lime
½ green bell pepper
1 green (or red) chili pepper (or red pepper flakes)
8 cloves garlic , crushed
1 tomato
3 shallots
½ bunch parsley
½ bunch cilantro
4 leaves tarragon
5 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon chili powder
A pinch of fleur de sel

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Instructions

This sauce should be prepared at least two hours before serving or the night before to let the flavors infuse.
Peel, core the tomato and finely grate.
Wash and dry the herbs, then chop finely.
Wash and dry the peppers, garlic, chili and shallots and chop finely.
Place all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Two pulses should suffice.
Finally, add the olive oil and whisk for a few seconds.
This condiment can be stored up to 15 days in a glass jar in the refrigerator.