Argentinian · Sauce · All year
Chimichurri
4.6 · community
15m
Prep
0m
Cook
Easy
Level
130
Energy
Argentina's raw green counterattack to rich beef: parsley, oregano, garlic, vinegar, and oil, chopped — never blended — into a loose, punchy salsa.
What you need
Ingredients
Servings
6
Before you start
Mise en place
Yield: About 300 ml
Equipment
Small saucepan
Whisk
Prep checklist
Parsley — finely chopped
Oregano — fresh, chopped
Garlic — minced
2 steps
Method
1
Chop the herbs and garlic by hand — fine, but with texture. Stir with vinegar, salt, and chili flakes; let stand 5 minutes so the salt dissolves into the vinegar.
5 min — timer available in cooking mode
Why this works
A blender turns chimichurri into a smooth green paste — pesto's sad cousin. The hand-chopped texture is the identity.
2
Stir in the oil. Rest 30 minutes at room temperature before serving; the flavors marry audibly.
30 min — timer available in cooking mode
From the pass
Chef's notes
Taste before serving and adjust salt and acid — the last 30 seconds of seasoning matter more than any single ingredient.
Afterwards
Keep, reheat & pair
Storage
A jar in the fridge keeps a week and improves for two days. Bring to room temperature before serving — cold congeals the oil.
Freezing
Most sauces freeze 2–3 months; freeze in ice-cube trays for single portions. Emulsified butter/egg sauces don't freeze — they break on thawing.
Reheating
Reheat gently over low heat, whisking; butter- and egg-based sauces split when boiled. Loosen with a spoonful of warm water or stock.
Make ahead
Most sauces keep 3–5 days refrigerated and freeze in ice-cube trays for instant single portions. Emulsified butter sauces are best made within the hour.
Wine pairing
Follows the dish it dresses.
Beer pairing
Follows the dish it dresses.
On the plate
Serve it with
Sides
Grilled skirt, flank, or bavette
Roast vegetables
Spooned over fried eggs, no regrets
Garnish
A final swirl of butter or oil
Fresh herbs
Taste map
Flavour profile
Sweet
1
Salty
3
Sour
2
Bitter
0
Umami
4
Heat
0
Per serving
Nutrition
130
kcal
1g
protein
2g
carbs
14g
fat
3g
fiber
520mg
sodium
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