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Cilantro Chimichurri

May 24, 2018 by victor 1 Comment

Cilantro Chimichurri in a white bowl.

Having spoken to three Argentinians (yes, they claim the invention right) about how an authentic, traditional chimichurri is made I realized that there is no single chimichurriu recipe like that in existence. As is the case with just about any recipe, every family, every chef has own chimichurri recipe that they like and use. With that said, here is my favorite cilantro chimichurri recipe that I consider traditional but that will likely not be identical or even very close to another chimicurri recipe.

Cilantro Chimichurri in a bowl with vegetables and herbs next to it.

A basic chimichurri consists of parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Proportions vary from home to home, and additional ingredients are often added. It’s not uncommon to see cilantro, garlic, oregano, mint, sweet paprika, hot pepper flakes, cumin, rosemary and other ingredients added to chimichurri.

Cilantro Chimichurri with fresh parsley next to it.

When making chimichurri, Argentinians use both dried and fresh herbs, but fresh always taste better. When using dried herbs, a chimichurri is allowed to sit for a day or two before using to allow the herbs hydrate and taste better.

 

Cilantro Chimichurri | ifoodblogger.com

Cilantro Chimichurri

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: chimichurri, chimichurri sauce, grilled meat sauce
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories:
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (about 1/2 a bunch)
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped or sliced green onions
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced or finely grated)
  • 1 red hot chili pepper (seeded, deveined and finely chopped. Optional if you don't like spicy food. If do, you can adjust the quantity to taste or substitute with 1/2 a teaspoon of red pepper flakes)
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil (if you don't mind the flavor, you can also use olive oil, which is more traditional)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together. 
    Cilantro Chimichurri | ifoodblogger.com
  • Store the chimichurri in a fridge for up to 3 days. Best when used as fresh as possible, preferably with 24 hours of making.
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  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

    May 29, 2018 at 10:16 am

    That looks so bright and fresh! If you do blog hops, I’d love for you to share this at our What’s for Dinner Party!

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