Chimichurri

Argentina's iconic herb sauce. Bright, garlicky, and perfect on grilled meat.

retest scheduled Adapted from Downshiftology — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Prep: 10 min Cook: 0 min Makes: 1 cup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Finely chop parsley, garlic, and oregano by hand or pulse in a food processor. Don't puree—you want texture.
  2. Transfer to a bowl. Add red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour in olive oil and mix well.
  4. Let sit at least before serving to let flavors meld. Tastes even better after an hour.

Notes

  • Hand chop vs processor: Hand chopping gives better texture. If using a processor, pulse briefly.
  • The vinegar: Red wine vinegar is traditional. Sherry vinegar or lemon juice also work.
  • Best on: Grilled steak, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, eggs.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving—the oil solidifies when cold.
  • Make it ahead: Flavors improve overnight.

Adapted from Downshiftology