Chimichurri, a vibrant and flavorful sauce, has become a staple condiment in Argentinean cuisine. Its origins can be traced back to the gauchos, the cowboys of the pampas, who used a simple mixture of parsley, garlic, and olive oil to enhance the flavor of their grilled meats. Over time, chimichurri has evolved into a more complex sauce, incorporating a variety of herbs, spices, and even fruits, making it a versatile accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. Whether you prefer a classic parsley-based chimichurri or a more adventurous version, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect chimichurri sauce that will elevate your culinary creations.
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ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI
This is the simplest way to make authentic Argentinean chimichurri. The greatest thing about authentic Argentinean food is that it is easy to make and hard to screw up!
Provided by ryalibertino
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir olive oil and lemon juice together with garlic, shallot, parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature before serving; store remaining chimichurri in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
A unique chimichurri sauce that is great on everything! What makes it unique? It is a little thicker than the normal chimichurri with tomato and onion pieces. I have used in on fish, flank steak and chicken. I have even mixed it into classic spaghetti sauce recipes.
Provided by Dache
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss onion, tomato, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together until evenly combined. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, and water; stir well to combine. Refrigerate until flavors are blended, 8 hours to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 725.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ARGENTINEAN STEAK WITH PARSLEY SAUCE: CARNE Y CHIMICHURRI
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or broiler to high.
- In a blender, combine vinegar, jalapeno, garlic, and bay leaves puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add the herbs. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Season the flank steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grill/broil the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Slice the steak thinly, across the grain on the bias and serve with the chimichurri sauce.
CHIMICHURRI (ARGENTINEAN PARSLEY AND GARLIC SAUCE)
This is a regular condiment on every table in Argentina. It is drizzled on everything from grilled meats to potatoes and vegetables. This is similar to a version I had in an Argentinean restaurant. Some versions also include red pepper flakes, so feel free to add them on occasion.
Provided by threeovens
Categories South American
Time 1h
Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt on garlic and mash to form a paste. This can be done in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the side of a knife.
- In a bowl, combine garlic paste, parsley, water, onion, red pepper, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, and pepper; let sit 30 minutes.
- Add vinegar to bowl and let sit another 30 minutes.
- Add oil, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop.
ARGENTINEAN-STYLE GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH A SPICY-ORANGE CHIMICHURRI, PAN-ROASTED PEPPERS AND CHARRED SWEET POTATO CHIPS
Steps:
- To prepare the chimichurri, place all the ingredients in a food processor and process for 1 to 2 minutes until the ingredients are well combined. Can be used immediately, but for best results refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before serving, to allow to come to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat. Brush each sweet potato slice generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until tender when poked with a knife (you want some nice char marks on the potatoes.) You may need to grill in 2 batches. Place on a baking sheet, wrap with foil and place in a preheated to 200 degree F oven.
- Next, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. When hot add the bell peppers and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute until caramelized, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Turn the heat off, toss in the toasted pine nuts, basil and oregano and add a pinch more salt and pepper. Stir to combine and keep warm on the stovetop.
- For the swordfish, again heat your grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the swordfish generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, but still moist, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (being careful not to overcook the fish.)
- To plate, first put 1/4 of the sweet potato slices onto each of 4 warmed plates. Top potatoes with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt. Next, top the sweet potatoes, with 1/4 of the bell pepper mixture. Then place the swordfish atop that, and spoon a generous amount of the chimichurri over the middle of the fish. To garnish, top the chimichurri with a tiny sprinkling of orange zest, then just a few very thinly sliced pieces of jalapeno, and a twisted orange slice. Serve with warmed sourdough baguette slices and the additional chimichurri on the side. Enjoy!!
ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS
Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce found in Argentinean cooking. Here it's tucked inside burgers prior to grilling.
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Meat
Time 48m
Yield 6 Burgers, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cover the bottom of a small skillet with the cumin; cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Remove from heat.
- For chimichurri, combine the cumin, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, red pepper, and sea salt or coarse salt in a blender container.
- Cover and blend on lowest speed, slowly adding the oil.
- Combine ground beef, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the ground red pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape into 12 patties 3-1/2 inches in diameter.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri mixture in the center of each of 6 of the patties.
- Place remaining patties on top and seal edges.
- Place burger patties on the lightly oiled rack of the grill directly over medium heat.
- Grill for 18 to 22 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centers registers 160 degree F, turning once halfway through grilling.
- Brush rolls with some of the chimichurri sauce.
- Top with burgers, remaining sauce, and tomatoes and onions.
ARGENTINEAN BURGERS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
I made these today after watching Michael Smith make them on Chef at Home. My mouth was watering while watching him grill the burgers, so I just had to try them. I luckily had everything on hand and they took no time at all. They're really, really good! I made 8 really big burgers on my barbecue, but the recipe states you can make 12 regular sized burgers if you prefer. Recipe source: http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Beef/recipe.html?dishid=10409
Provided by simsimma4
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 8-12 large or regular, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Argentinean Burgers:.
- Preheat your grill to its highest setting.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, jalapeno and cumin in the vegetable oil until the vegetables soften. Cool slightly. Toss the beef into a mixing bowl along with the cooled onion mixture. Season well with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Form into 8-12 hamburger patties.
- Grill until cooked to your favourite doneness.
- Serve on hamburger buns with Chimichurri sauce, avocado slices, red onion slices and tomatoes.
- For best results form a divot in the center of each burger before cooking, this helps them cook evenly. Also never press on a burger while it cooks, you'll get some flame and smoke but only at the expense of losing juice that belongs in the burger.
- Chimichurri Sauce:.
- Whisk everything together.
- You may serve immediately but this condiment is at its best after a day or two of refrigeration.
STEAK GAUCHO STYLE WITH ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped well, but not puréed. Reserve. Steak: 1. Dissolve cayenne pepper and salt in 1 cup hot water. Transfer to a squeeze container. 2. Place the steak directly over a hot grill, baste with the cayenne grilling sauce, and grill until the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness. 3. Remove the steak from the grill and slice long angled strips across the grain. 4. Serve on a slice of baguette. (For extra spicy steak, baste 2 or 3 additional times during grilling process.) 5. Spoon chimichurri sauce over steak. (Also brilliant on any grilled fish or chicken)
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your chimichurri the best flavor. If you can't find fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Chop the herbs finely. This will help the herbs distribute their flavor evenly throughout the chimichurri.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil is the base of the chimichurri, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an olive oil that is extra virgin and has a fruity flavor.
- Add garlic and onion for extra flavor. Garlic and onion are a classic combination that adds a lot of flavor to chimichurri. You can mince the garlic and onion or grate them.
- Season the chimichurri to taste. Chimichurri should be flavorful, but not too salty or spicy. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Let the chimichurri rest before using. This will allow the flavors to meld together. You can make chimichurri up to a week ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
Chimichurri is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is especially popular in Argentinian cuisine, where it is often served with grilled meats and vegetables. Chimichurri is also a great addition to sandwiches, tacos, and salads. With its fresh, herbaceous flavor, chimichurri is a surefire way to add a pop of flavor to your next meal.
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