{"id":"278947b4-5814-45cd-945d-d9d027f71510","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/278947b4-5814-45cd-945d-d9d027f71510","source_url":"https://cafedelites.com/authentic-chimichurri-uruguay-argentina","title":"Authentic Chimichurri (Uruguay & Argentina)","description":"Authentic Chimichurri from Uruguay & Argentina is the best accompaniment to any barbecued or grilled meats! Also used to serve as a dressing on salads.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://cafedelites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Chimichurri-Chicken-Salad-IMAGE-88.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 cup olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons red wine vinegar","item":"red wine vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup parsley (finely chopped)","item":"parsley","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"3-4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped or minced"},{"text":"2 red chilies (small, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili))","item":"red chilies (small, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili))","quantity":2},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon coarse salt (level)","item":"coarse salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"level"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon))","item":"pepper (to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Chop the garlic and chili slowly. Add more until reaching your desired taste. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavors into the oil before using. Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours if time allows."},{"number":3,"text":"Use it to baste meats (chicken or steaks) while grilling or barbecuing. Don't use it as a marinade; baste the meats with chimichurri instead."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:08:08.787036+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:08:08.787036+00:00"}