Argentina is a foodie’s paradise and this chimichurri recipe will bring the flavors of Argentina to your home.
Argentina knows grilled meats. What better sidekick could there be than a fresh, herby, slightly vinegary sauce to enhance it’s flavor?
This post is all about a great and easy chimichurri recipe for home chefs to enjoy!



This delicious sauce is great on meat, eggs, empanadas, bread, grilled vegetables, fish and so much more. This chimichurri recipe is extremely forgiving and can be adapted to suit your specific taste.
- Add minced Fresno chili
- Use fresh oregano rather than dried
- Add freshly chopped cilantro
- Add some minced shallots
- Change the ratio of vinegar to oil
Argentinian food is delicious because of their use of great ingredients, cooking techniques and doing the simple things really well. Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, is a foodie’s heaven. Whether it’s their full-bodied Malbec, sweet and creamy dulce de leche, sumptuous grilled meats or of course their herby and bright chimichurri, a bad meal is hard to come by.
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Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 1 clove Mashed Roasted Garlic (Minced raw garlic works as a substitute)
- 4 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 8 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 8 tsp Chopped Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oregano, chili, sweet paprika, roasted garlic and chopped fresh thyme.
- Mix in the apple cider vinegar and let rest for 30 minutes
- Stir in the extra virgin olive oil and salt
- Lastly, add the fresh parsley
- Serve and enjoy!
- (If refrigerated in an air-tight container it will last up to 1 week)






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