By no means is this an authentic chimichurri recipe. But I did initially follow the recipe for one and adapted it to what I ended up liking more. Thus, the title.
One thing’s for sure: Chimichurri brings all the zest and sparkle to the yard. It originated in Argentina and Uruguay and can be used both as a marinade and as a condiment to go with different dishes, most popularly steak.
You want to get to the recipe. I do too but read this.
So here’s where I went rogue:
– The original chimichurri recipe does use garlic but not 11 cloves. That is the number used in this recipe.
– The authentic chimichurri recipe uses red wine vinegar. I tried it with the red wine vinegar but ended up liking the lemon juice version more. Did I say this has the juice of 2 small lemons? How’s that for zest?
– I really liked using fresh oregano leaves. Well, actually an oregano leaf, since it’s quite strong.
Ingredients List
The following will be good as a condiment for 3-4 people.
- a bunch of parsley (approx 30g)
- a bunch of cilantro (same as parsley)
- 2 small lemons (or 1 big one)
- 1-2 oregano leaves
- 11 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper, red chilli flakes
Part 1: Blitz In A Food Processor
Step 1:
In a blender, add parsley, cilantro, oregano, lemon juice, red chilli flakes and garlic cloves and pulse 3 or 4 times till everything gets mixed but some texture remains.
Depending on the blender, you might have to pulse more, just make sure you are not turning it into mush.
Part 2: Add Olive Oil
Step 2:
After it is mixed and coarsely chopped, add it to a sauce container and add olive oil. Mix everything in and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper. Do a final taste-test.
The Final Step
Layer it on your smashed potatoes or even grilled cheese (LOVED THAT COMBO) or steak or have it as a side with daal chaawal and tell your fam it’s chutney, everything works! That’s the beauty of chimichurri.
So there you have it! A step-by-step of chimichurri that I am currently obsessed with. Have to say though, with the cheese toast it was DIVINE. Do you have a favourite way of making or having chimichurri? Would you like to see more step-by-steps of different condiments? Let me know below!
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Thank you so much!!!