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Chimichurri

Vegetarian

The Río de la Plata's grilling sauce: finely chopped parsley and garlic with dried oregano and chilli flakes, steeped in vinegar and oil.

Chimichurri is an Argentine condiment from Argentina, ready in about 45 minutes and made with parsley, garlic and dried oregano. It serves 10 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Rest
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
10
Level
Beginner
Calories
104

Ingredients

10 servings (about 2 tbsp each)

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Dissolve the salt in the hot water.

    • 1 min

  2. Step 2

    Chop the parsley (opens in a new tab) and garlic (opens in a new tab) finely by hand and put them in a jar with the oregano (opens in a new tab), chilli flakes (opens in a new tab), black pepper (opens in a new tab) and paprika (opens in a new tab) (if using).

    A food processor turns it into a purée; hand-chopping is traditional.

    Garlic being minced with a knife
    How it looks · Photo: RDNE Stock project on Pexels

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the salt water and vinegar, stir, then add the oil. Leave for at least 30 minutes (better a few hours) for the dried oregano (opens in a new tab) to soften and flavours to marry.

    • 2 min

About this dish

Origin
Argentina · Commonly attributedShared by Argentina and Uruguay; the origin of the name is disputed.Also popular in UruguayMore food from Argentina
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Condiments, chutneys & relishes · Sauces
Cooking method
Raw, No-cook
Taste
herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy (chilli heat)
Diet
Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Keto-style · Low-carb
All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Keto-style · Low-carb
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Make-ahead · Budget-friendly
Cook more with
Parsley · Garlic · Dried oregano · Red chilli flakes · Wine vinegar

Allergens

  • May contain: Sulphitesfrom wine vinegar

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

104 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 28 g · recipe makes 10

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 1%
  • Carbohydrate 5%
  • Fat 94%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Energy104 kcal370 kcal
Protein0.3 g1.2 g
Carbohydrate1.2 g4.4 g
Net carbohydrate0.8 g3 g
Sugars0.1 g0.3 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0.4 g1.4 g
Fat11 g39.4 g
Saturated fat1.5 g5.5 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol——
Sodium238 mg849 mg
Salt equivalent0.6 g2.1 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
50 mg
Calcium
16 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Magnesium
5 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
29 µg
Vitamin C
9 mg
Vitamin D
—
Vitamin B12
—
Folate (DFE)
—

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: paprika.
  • Red chilli flakes: Ground cayenne (FDC 170932) used as a stand-in for dried chilli flakes such as pul biber or Aleppo pepper.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Make it a few hours (or a day) ahead — the dried oregano needs time to soften and the flavours to marry.

Common mistakes

  • Using a food processor until smooth — chimichurri should be chopped, with the herbs suspended in the oil.

Serve with

  • Asado: grilled beef, chorizo and provoleta
  • Choripán
  • Grilled vegetables or fish

Food safety

  • Raw garlic or herbs kept under oil can support botulism if left at room temperature. Refrigerate and use within the stated time; never store at room temperature.

Storage

  • Keeps in a covered jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Variations

  • Chimichurri rojo (Argentina): More paprika and sometimes finely diced red pepper.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

  • Garlic, very finely chopped4 clove · 16 g
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