Simple Way to Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

Authentic chimichurri recipe argentina, south america.

Recipe Summary Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a fabulous green sauce that's been steadily growing in popularity across the American restaurant landscape. This herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy, and very green condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats.

Ingredients | Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

½ cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or more to taste

½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

¼ cup fresh oregano leaves

1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed

Directions

Combine oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cilantro, oregano, and parsley in a blender.

Pulse blender 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping process until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.

To shave the parsley leaves from the stems, hold a sharp knife and cut parsley leaves from stems at a 45-degree angle.

Info | Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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