The Best Chimichurri Sauce

Name: The Best Chimichurri Sauce
Yield: makes 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, split lengthwise, and chopped; 4-5 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced; 1 bunch Italian parsley, stemmed and finely chopped; 1 bunch cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped; Juice of 3 limes (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper

December 14, 2011

Green and pungent, this is my favorite version of the famed Argentinean sauce. For a more traditional version, substitute fresh oregano for the cilantro, and red wine vinegar for the lime juice. Serve it with fat, juicy rib eyes, grilled chicken breasts, or tuna steaks.

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