Chimichurri: The popular Latin vinaigrette, easy and delicious

Chimichurri, the tasty Latin vinaigrette that combines dry and fresh herbs and seasonings, with oil and vinegar – find out how to prepare it

Chimichurri – a type of Latin vinaigrette sauce, with dried herbs and spices, widely used in Argentina and Uruguay

Recipe for 2 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Gluten Free, Gluten and Lactose Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:30

Interval: 00:00

TOOLS

1 bowl(s), 1 glass jar(s) with lid or more, optional, 1 cutting board(s) (or pestle with chopper), 1 kettle (optional)

EQUIPMENT

conventional

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

CHIMICHURRI Ingredients

– 40 ml of extra virgin olive oil

– 20 ml of red wine vinegar

– Salt to taste

– 1 clove(s) of garlic, minced

– 1/4 unit of finger-de-moça pepper, seeded, chopped

– 3 teaspoons of thyme, leaves only

– 3 teaspoon(s) of parsley

– 1 teaspoon chilli – or as much as you like ^THE

– 1 teaspoon(s) of spicy paprika ^ab

– 3 teaspoon(s) of dried oregano ^THE

PREPARATION:

1. Separate the utensils and ingredients for the recipe.
2. If you wish to prepare the recipe for later consumption, sterilize the pot(s) with boiling water for 15 minutes.
3. This recipe is simpler if prepared in a mortar. If you don’t have it, chop the ingredients.
4. Wash the parsley and thyme well. Dry with absorbent paper.
5. Peel and mince the garlic clove (or crush it in a mortar).
6. Remove the seeds from the pepper and chop it. Then, if you use the pestle, add it and knead.

PREPARATION:

CHIMICHURRI:

1. Heat the vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and salt in a pan for 2 minutes.
2. Check the quantity of chilli: if you want it less spicy, reduce it.
3. Remove from the heat and add the chopped or crushed spices in a mortar.
4. Adjust seasonings: salt and others used in the recipe.
5. Mix well. Serve immediately.
6. If you wish to store it for later use, drain the sterilized jar(s) well, let it dry naturally, place it in containers, cover and store in the refrigerator.
7. If it cools, remove some before serving as the oil may solidify.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Serve the chimichurri to accompany your barbecue or even to prepare marinades.

a) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN. b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of lactose due to cross-contamination. Lactose is the sugar present in milk and its derivatives, it does not present any health risk if consumed in moderation by healthy people. People suffering from some kind of sensitivity, allergy or intolerance should be careful and pay attention to the presence in the composition of milk products, such as casein, albumin and milk powder. This is why we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and all the others that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that they are LACTOSE FREE.

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