Chimichurri; A Gaucho’s Best Friend
Posted by Renee | Filed under Everyday, Favorites, Recipes
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I am by no means an Argentinian Gaucho, but I do enjoy my chimichurri! This classic sauce has been bastardized by many, but I prefer to keep mine simple and close to its original roots. I recently purchased a beef roast from Getaway Farm (at the Halifax Farmers’ Market), marinated it for a few hours with garlic, lemon, bay leaves and chilies and then grilled it over a hot charcoal fire. After I took the roast off of the bbq I let it “rest” for a few hours, thinly sliced it and served it with a big bowl of vibrant green chimichurri. Here is my recipe that I often tweak with different herbs.
Chimichurri
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- 1 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup oregano
- 4 anchovies
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
The preparation for this sauce could not be any easier. Simply buzz up all of the ingredients in a food processor or a blender. Spoon the sauce over barbecued meats and veggies. Yum…
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Tags: bbq, chimichurri, Getaway Farm
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:00 am
Mmmm…..Good chimichuri !!
Have you done the full Parrillada Argentina?
With rabbit, pork, beef, chicken, sausages, blood sausages and humitas.
Try it some times is muy delicioso.
Ciao
Sabrosito