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ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI RECIPE



Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe image

Argentinian Chimichurri sauce is a wonderful way to mix up your condiment routine. All at once citrusy, tart, garlicky, herby, and a tad bit spicy, this sauce makes a great marinade or topping for chicken, steak, fish, or pork as well as potatoes and vegetables.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup cilantro
½ cup parsley
½ onion (diced)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon garlic
½ teaspoon Italian blend seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

Steps:

  • Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth. (SEE NOTE)
  • Serve immediately, or can be stored (covered) at room temperature up to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 296 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARGENTINIAN CHURASCO, & CHIMICHURRI SAUCE, CHIMICHURRI ARGENTINO



Argentinian Churasco, & Chimichurri Sauce, Chimichurri Argentino image

I got this recipe from our dear friend El Che, Lorenzo, He is back in Argentina but wow could he grill and barbcue meat. Argentinians are famous for their grilled Parillada. A combination of grilled meats and sausages that are cooked to prefection and served with chimichurri sauce. You have not eaten barbcue until you have eat Parillada Argentina, Agentinian barbcue. This Chimichurri sauce is what the Argentinians use to put on their barbcued meats and sausages after removing them from the gril. The taste is excellant. Here I have put it on my Churassco or as you would call it grilled skirt steak. Delicious. Enjoy

Provided by Juliann Esquivel @Juliann

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cup(s) tightly packed chopped flat leaf parsley, italian parsley
5 clove(s) fresh garlic minced
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) red chile flakes
2 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano minced, or one tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoon(s) shallots minced or sweet onion if shallots not available
3/4 cup(s) olive oil
3 tablespoon(s) sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- churasco or skirt steak
2/3 large skirt steaks, seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan add 1/4 cup olive oil, next add the parsley, garlic, shallots, oregano and saute for about three minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cover and over a low flame let simmer for 15 minutes uncover at the end of 15 minutes add the rest of the olive oil mix well.
  • Next add the vinegar, lemon juice, taste for salt you may want to add a little more. Stir well and serve in a bowl next to your grilled meats or chicken. Everybody can just spoon some over their meat or chicken. If your like you can add more chile flakes some people like their Chimichurri a little more hot and spicy. Delicious Enjoy
  • After seasoning your skirt steaks with, garlic powder, black pepper and salt grill over hot coals or under the broiler for about 4 or 5 minutes on each side. Take out skirt steak and serve with Chimichurri sauce over it. The Argentinians do not marinate their meats overnight. They like the real taste of the meat and only season with salt and pepper and garlic. Its after the meat has been grilled that they season with the Chimichurri sauce. Enjoy

STEAK GAUCHO-STYLE WITH ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



Steak Gaucho-Style with Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup lightly packed chopped parsley (ideally, flat leaf "Italian" parsley)
3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons shallot or onion, minced
3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar, or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 pounds rib-eye, New York strip, or sirloin steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
2 baguettes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. Reserve.
  • Dissolve cayenne pepper and salt in 1 cup hot water. Transfer to a squeeze container.
  • Place the steak directly over a hot grill, baste with the chimichurri grilling sauce, and grill until the outer portion of the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and slice long strips from the outer edges of the steak. Instruct guests to pick up a steak slice from the cutting board with their fingers, place it on a slice of baguette, and enjoy. Return the remaining steak to the grill, baste, and grill until more of the steak is cooked. Remove and repeat the slicing and serving procedure until steak is consumed. For extra spicy steak, baste 2 or 3 additional times with the cayenne pepper mixture during grilling process. Spoon chimichurri sauce over steak. (Also brilliant on any grilled fish or chicken)
  • Recommended beverage: Argentinian Malbec (red)

CHURRASCO'S CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



Churrasco's Chimichurri Sauce image

This is a sauce from Churasco's, a local restaurant here in Houston that serves South American fare. At the restaurant this is served at the table with plantain chips as an appetizer and is also used to marinade their signature steaks with. It's good with other grilled meats, salmon,poultry, hot pasta, and to dress green salads. It's such a popular item that the Cordu'a brothers bottle it to sell in grocery stores.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 bunches fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
6 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup white vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, whisking to mix well.
  • Let stand for 2 hours before using, to blend flavors.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018, Fat 108.7, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 55.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.4

ARGENTINIAN-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



Argentinian-Style Beef with Chimichurri Sauce image

Whether used as a marinade or as a sauce, a versatile chimichurri complements most any grilled fish, chicken, or meat.

Categories     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Beef Tenderloin     Spice     Bell Pepper     Fall     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For Beef:
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For chimichurri:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 fresh bay leaf (optional), finely chopped
Equipment:
5 (12-inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients for beef with 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Marinate, covered and chilled, 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all chimichurri ingredients with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand at least 2 hours.
  • Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see grilling procedure. Remove beef from marinade and rub off excess (discard marinade).
  • Skewer beef, leaving about 1/2 inch between pieces. Oil grill rack, then grill (covered if using a gas grill), turning occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Serve beef with chimichurri sauce.

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



Chimichurri Sauce image

This garlicky sauce from Argentina is great spooned over beef or chicken.Source: BON APPÉTIT OCTOBER 2002

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Puree all ingredients in processor. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.).
  • Serve with grilled flank steak or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.1, Fat 108.8, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 1210, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.5

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Argentina is known for its love for grilled meats, and a key component of this love affair is the chimichurri sauce. This sauce, made from a blend of herbs, oils and vinegar, is a staple in Argentine cuisine, especially when it comes to grilling beef. In this article, we will explore the origins of the chimichurri sauce, its unique flavor profile and its role in Argentine cuisine.

The Origins of Chimichurri Sauce

The origins of the chimichurri sauce are not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in Argentina or Uruguay, a neighboring country with a similar food culture. Its name may have its roots in the Basque language, where "tximitxurri" means "mix" or "mixture." Some say that the sauce was originally used by gauchos or cowboys who needed a flavorful sauce to accompany their beef while on long cattle drives. Whatever its history may be, chimichurri sauce has become an essential part of Argentine cuisine.

The Flavor Profile of Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a blend of herbs, garlic, vinegar, and oil. The key ingredient is parsley, which gives the sauce its signature green color. Other ingredients can vary depending on the recipe and personal preference, but commonly used herbs include oregano, cilantro, thyme, and basil. The garlic adds a pungent flavor, while the vinegar provides an acidic note. Olive oil is added to bind the ingredients together and give the sauce a smooth consistency. The end result is a tangy, herbaceous sauce with a bright, fresh flavor.

The Role of Chimichurri Sauce in Argentine Cuisine

Argentine cuisine is centered around meat, and chimichurri sauce is the perfect accompaniment. Traditionally, chimichurri sauce is served with beef, but it can also be used with other meats like chicken, pork, and lamb. It is typically served on the side, alongside a grilled steak or roasted meat, allowing diners to add as much or as little sauce as they like. In addition to being a popular condiment, chimichurri sauce can also be used as a marinade, adding flavor and tenderness to meats before they are grilled.

Chimichurri Argentino Recipes

There are many variations of chimichurri sauce, but here are two classic recipes for you to try:
Recipe 1: Classic Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Finely chop the parsley, garlic, and oregano leaves (if using) together on a cutting board.
  2. Transfer the chopped herbs to a bowl and whisk in the olive oil, vinegar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in the black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld together.
Recipe 2: Chimichurri Rojo (Red Chimichurri Sauce)
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions:
  1. Finely chop the parsley, red bell pepper, garlic, and oregano leaves (if using) together on a cutting board.
  2. Transfer the chopped herbs to a bowl and whisk in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
  4. Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion

Chimichurri sauce is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that has become a staple in Argentine cuisine. Its origins may be shrouded in mystery, but its popularity is undeniable. With its tangy, herbaceous flavor, chimichurri sauce is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, but it can also be used to add a burst of flavor to other dishes. Whatever your preference may be, there's no denying that chimichurri sauce is a delicious addition to any meal.
Chimichurri is a quintessential Argentinean condiment that accompanies many dishes, but it is most commonly paired with churasco. Churasco is a thin-cut steak that is seasoned with a variety of spices before being grilled to perfection. Combining the two creates a flavorful and delicious meal that is not only popular in Argentina but also in other parts of the world. In this article, we will discuss valuable tips for making Argentinian churasco chimichurri sauce chimichurri argentino recipes.

Tip 1: Use fresh ingredients

The key to making delicious chimichurri sauce is to use fresh ingredients. This means that you should use fresh herbs like parsley, coriander, and oregano. Fresh garlic and red pepper flakes are also essential for giving the sauce a rich and spicy flavor. Make sure that you purchase the freshest ingredients available to ensure that your chimichurri sauce is flavorful.

Tip 2: Use a food processor or blender

To get the perfect texture for your chimichurri sauce, it is recommended that you use a food processor or blender. This will help break down the herbs and garlic into a fine paste, which will blend well with the oil and vinegar to create a smooth and creamy sauce. Be sure to start with the herbs, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes before drizzling in the oil and vinegar.

Tip 3: Use quality oil and vinegar

The oil and vinegar you use in your chimichurri sauce are significant factors in the overall taste of the sauce. For the best results, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. This will help your chimichurri sauce stand out and give it a distinct, tangy flavor.

Tip 4: Balance flavors

The perfect chimichurri sauce needs to have a balance of flavors: sweet, savory, and tangy. Achieving this balance is crucial to creating the ideal sauce. To do this, you should use a combination of fresh herbs, garlic, red pepper flakes, oil, and vinegar, carefully measuring out each ingredient. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly to make sure that the sauce is perfect.

Tip 5: Let the sauce marinate

After making your chimichurri sauce, it's recommended that you let it marinate for a few hours before drizzling it over your churasco. This allows the flavors to blend, making the sauce even more delicious. You can also make the sauce a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight for an even more intense flavor.

Tip 6: Experiment with different herbs and spices

While parsley is the most commonly used herb in chimichurri sauce, you can experiment with other herbs and spices to create unique flavors, such as cilantro, mint, or thyme. You can also add different spices like cumin or paprika to give your sauce a rich and smoky flavor. Be creative and try new things to see what works best for your taste.

Tip 7: Serve with the right accompaniments

Churasco with chimichurri sauce is often accompanied by sliced tomatoes, onions, and avocadoes. These ingredients complement the steak and the sauce, adding a refreshing element to the dish. You can also serve it with roasted vegetables or potatoes for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Making Argentinian churasco chimichurri sauce chimichurri argentino recipes is easy, and with these valuable tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful sauce that complements your steak perfectly. Remember to use fresh ingredients, a food processor or blender, high-quality oil and vinegar, balance flavors, let the sauce marinate, experiment with different herbs and spices, and serve it with the right accompaniments. With these tips, you are sure to impress your guests and enjoy a delicious meal.

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