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Chimichurri

Buena Onda Foods presents a brief intro to Chimichurri Sauce.

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Chimichurri

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  1. Chimichurri

  2. 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. www.buenaondafoods.com

  3. What does chimichurri mean? • The etymology of the word Chimichurri is unclear. • One suggestion is it derives from ‘CheMi 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. www.buenaondafoods.com

  4. 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! www.buenaondafoods.com

  5. 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. www.buenaondafoods.com

  6. 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! www.buenaondafoods.com

  7. Additional Resources • For additional information, see our article about Argentine Cuisine. • Browse our entire selection of Argentine Foods. • Check out our recipe ideas. www.buenaondafoods.com

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