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Chimichurri Tradicional
The essential Argentine sauce that accompanies every asado. Fresh, vibrant, and incredibly flavorful.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Serves: 1 cup
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- 1Finely chop the parsley and oregano. The finer the chop, the better the sauce will coat the meat.
- 2Mince the garlic very finely or use a garlic press.
- 3Combine parsley, oregano, and garlic in a bowl.
- 4Add the red wine vinegar and warm water, stir to combine.
- 5Pour in the olive oil and mix well.
- 6Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 7Let rest for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- 8Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Pro Tips
- 💡Use fresh herbs for the best flavor—dried parsley doesn't work well
- 💡Make it a day ahead for deeper flavor
- 💡Don't blend it—hand chopping gives the right texture
- 💡Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat preference
Perfect Pairing
Wine
Malbec or Bonarda
Serve With
- Crusty bread
- Grilled vegetables
- Any grilled meat