So, you know I am into food flavors and flavor combinations, the balance, the taste, the herbs, the freshness, the delight in tasting something and going, Oooooooom!  You should know that I love watching the cooking shows - mainly for new ideas, different techniques, other food cultures, etc., and how I came across Chimichurri.  While I imagine most cultures have some form of it, I sought an authentic preparation from Argentina, of course, with my own personal tweaks!

Mariby's Home-Made Chimichurri Salsa

Well, because, it just goes with almost everything, savory!  A finishing touch to any dish, I make a batch weekly to keep in the fridge for me and Grannie to boost the flavor of anything from prepared dishes of meats, pasta, vegetables to a sandwich spread. 

Chimichurri is an oil-based salsa, essentially made with Parsley, Oregano, Garlic, Red Hot Peppers, Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar, used most often as a marinade and/or finisher of grilled meats, poultry and fish.  Though, again, I find that it goes with just so many things.  I also found that, well, sometimes I just don't have fresh parsley, so, I use whatever fresh greens I have on hand and for me, that would be Kale.

Mariby's Recipe for Chimichurri Salsa

• 1 cup Parsley (finely chopped; but, I use also Kale, Basil or whatever Leafy Greens on hand)

• 6-8 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped; Grannie & I like a lot of garlic)

• 1 Small Red Chili Pepper (finely chopped; I don't prefer it too hot)

• 1 Jalapeno Pepper (finely chopped or whatever fresh hot peppers you have on hand)

• 1 cup Olive Oil

• 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar (alternatively, I use apple cider vinegar)

• 1+1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

• 1/2 tsp Salt (to taste)

• 1/4 tsp Pepper (to taste)

Note that I sometimes like to add finely chopped onions, some lemon pulp and a dash of honey, or whatever comes to mind to try and, that's it!  Just mix it all up in bowl; refrigerate and well, try it on just anything savory! 

Mariby Corpening's

Chimichurri Salsa

The finisher for so many dishes!

Descriptions, Recipes & Images by Mariby CorpeningTM

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