Chimichurri Sauce

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This simple and vibrant green sauce made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, spices, and red wine vinegar originates in Argentinian. Chimichurri is typically used as a condiment, dipping sauce, or for marinading. It is a fantastic way to spice up a meal and add more flavor, especially for roasted meats and vegetables. 

 Ingredients  

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 
  • 4 small red chilies 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoondried oregano or 1-3 tablespoon of fish oregano leaves 
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper 

 

Instructions

  1. Rinse the parsley and remove as much water off the leaves as possible. Pull the parsley leaves from their stems, and chop finely. Mince the garlic. 
     
  2. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, salt, and chopped parsley, in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Although it can be used immediately after preparation allow it to sit for a couple of hours for flavor development.