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Buena Onda Foods presents a brief introduction to Chimichurri Sauce.TRANSCRIPT
CHIMICHURRI
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ABOUT CHIMICHURRI
Chimichurri sauce is a sauce that is served with grilled meat in Argentina and Uruguay.
A typical chimichurri sauce will contain: Parsley Minced Garlic Oregano Vinegar (red or white wine) Cumin And can also include: tomato, sweet pepper, paprika, lemon
and bay leaves.
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WHAT DOES CHIMICHURRI MEAN?
The etymology of the word Chimichurri is unclear.
One suggestion is it derives from ‘Che Mi Curry’ where:
Che is a familiar greeting in Argentina Mi means my in Spanish Curry is a sauce associated with Indian Foods
Another suggestion is that it could be named after someone called Jimmy Curry or Jimmy McCurry.
Chimichurri could also been someone’s nickname.
Others think it could derive from the Basque word ‘tximitxurri’ which means a collection of some unordered things.
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MAKING CHIMICHURRI
Finely chop dry ingredients but do not puree. In the mixture each ingredient should be identifiable.
Add any spices and then add oil and vinegar.
There are a variety of recipes available online or in recipe books. There are many variations in the type and proportion of ingredients.
Find a recipe you like. Our favorite is posted here!
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MIXES
There are dry Chimichurri mixes available for purchase. Just add oil, vinegar, salt and water!
Alicante Chimichurri Mix is imported from Argentina and available in 25 and 50 gram size. The 50 gram size makes about 1.5 cups of Chimichurri Sauce.
Condilist La Virginia Chimichurri Mix is the professional line of Alicante foods. Their 800 gram bag is more suited for restaurants and events.
Mixes are affordable, easy to make and will store for a long time.
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PRE-MADE SAUCES
You can also buy jars of pre-made chimichurri sauces.
Gaucho Ranch is made in Miami and can be found at some grocery stores and online.
La Parmesana is a well known brand in Argentina, which produces quality Chimichurri.
You will get it just right with a pre-made Chimichurri sauce!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For additional information, see our article about Argentine Cuisine.
Browse our entire selection of Argentine Foods.
Check out our recipe ideas.