FAQ: What Is Chimichurri Sauce?

What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

What Does Chimichurri Sauce Taste Like? If we could only use one word to describe chimichurri sauce, it would be “bright.” The combination of fresh cilantro and parsley pack an herbaceous flavor, while the red pepper flakes bring a hint of spice.

What is chimichurri sauce made of?

Argentinean chimichurri is made with chopped fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. A colorful and flavorful addition, chimichurri sauce takes just 10 minutes to make!

What is chimichurri sauce used for?

Traditionally, chimichurri is served with grilled meats as part of the Argentinian asado (or barbecue). It is absolutely delicious with grilled steaks and grilled chorizo sausage. There are other uses for this distinctive garlicky sauce. It makes a fantastic marinade for chicken, pork, or vegetables.

Is chimichurri spicy or hot?

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

What can I use instead of chimichurri?

You an also substitute it with 1-2 teaspoons of dried red chili flakes. Red wine vinegar is the best vinegar for chimichurri. Use lemon juice as a substitution.

What country is chimichurri from?

Chimichurri is an herb-based condiment that is a culinary specialty of Argentina and Uruguay. Typically served alongside grilled steaks, roasted beef and pork sausages, it is made from parsley, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a base of olive oil and vinegar.

Is chimichurri like pesto?

Pesto, which traces its roots back to Genoa, the capital city of Italy’s Liguria region, is made with basil. Chimichurri, meanwhile, is of Argentinian descent, and is typically a blend of parsley and oregano. Cilantro is often in the mix.

Are there nuts in chimichurri?

It’s not pesto Chimichurri is not an Argentine style of pesto. Some look similar, but they have distinct flavors. Pesto contains basil, olive oil, garlic, nuts, and cheese. Chimichurri has oil, water, vinegar, parsley and assorted herbs and vegetables as well as other spices blended in.

Do you use parsley stems in chimichurri?

The bulk is parsley and oregano and we’ll use a smaller amount of oregano as well. When you’re cutting your herbs up, remember you can cut the parsley and cilantro stems and all- just give them a rough chop to measure, but for the oregano, you’ll want to pull those little stems off the woody stem.

Can you freeze chimichurri sauce?

You can freeze chimichurri into cubes. It will keep in your fridge for about 3 months without loosing flavor. Store your frozen chimichurri in a covered ice tray. Because this is made with natural ingredients it is 100% preservative free.

Does chimichurri need to be refrigerated?

Because it is made with fresh herbs, chimichurri sauce should be refrigerated.

Why is it called chimichurri?

Depending on who you believe, the name chimichurri comes from the Basque country word tximitxurri, meaning “a mixture of several things in no particular order”, or from a modification of “Jimmy’s curry”. Because his name was difficult for Argentines to pronounce, “Jimmy’s curry” got turned into chimichurri.

Who invented chimichurri?

The most common origin of the word honors its inventor, an Irish soldier named Jimmy McCurry, who in the nineteenth century, was traveling with indigenous troops to fight for the independence of Argentina.