Chimichurri

Name: Chimichurri
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chimichurri

Story updated September 18, 2026

Chimichurri, the herb and vinegar sauce beloved in Argentina and Uruguay for grilled meat, likely developed among 19th-century immigrant and gaucho communities, though its exact naming origin is uncertain and several competing folk etymologies circulate. It remains central to South American asado culture.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup finely chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Combine parsley, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
2Whisk in olive oil until combined.
3Season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes before serving over grilled meat.

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