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Chimichurri – The Argentinean Wonder Condiment

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Chimichurri – The Argentinean Wonder Condiment

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Condiment
  • A&M's Testing Notes: Chimichurri truly is a wonder condiment and this is a perfectly balanced version, with a subtle tartness, nice background heat and addictive little pops of garlic and herbs. For the optional...

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    cheese1227's Notes: In Argentina, Chimichurri Sauce is typically served with parrillada, a mix of grill beef steaks, chops and sausages. But it’s also a great condiment on roasted potatoes, grilled chicken...

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Makes two cups

½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped finely Ask a question about this ingredient

¼ cup fresh herbs of your choice (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary), chopped finely Ask a question about this ingredient

5 garlic cloves, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon red chili flakes (chopped fresh chilies work well too) Ask a question about this ingredient

½ teaspoon black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon lemon zest Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

Pinch of sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

¾ cup of good olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Mix all ingredients and let them sit for at least two hours before serving.

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1 Comment on Chimichurri – The Argentinean Wonder Condiment

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

Chimichurri is one of my favorite condiments. I will definitely be making this over the long weekend! Congrats on the EP!

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