Name: Authentic Chimichurri (Uruguay & Argentina)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ cup parsley (finely chopped); 2 red chilies (small, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)); ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon pepper (to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)); 3–4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced); 1 teaspoon coarse salt (level)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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Chop the garlic and chili slowly, adding more until reaching your desired taste

Mix all ingredients in a bowl

Add salt and pepper

Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavors into the oil before using

Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours if time allows

Use it to baste meats (chicken or steaks) while grilling or barbecuing

Don't use it as a marinade; baste the meats with chimichurri instead

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You're all done!

Enjoy your authentic chimichurri (uruguay & argentina) — and don't forget to share.

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Tips as you cook

Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
Chop Garlic & ChiliMince finely for even flavor
Mix IngredientsStir until well combined
Season to TasteAdjust seasoning to taste
Rest BrieflyFlavors meld as it rests
Rest LongerLonger rest deepens flavor
Baste While GrillingBrush on during the last minutes
Baste, Don't MarinateBest used fresh as a baste

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

No red wine vinegar? Use white wine vinegar or a splash of lemon juice instead.
No fresh red chilies? Use a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, adding to taste.