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# How to make chimichurri sauce

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Chimichurri sauce, also known as Argentinian pesto, can be a delicious herby topping to many dishes, and it takes less than 15 minutes to put together! Check out our recipe below.

### **What is chimichurri sauce made of?**

The ingredients you’ll need for a chimichurri sauce are:

- 1 large bunch of parsley
- 2 heaped spoons of dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion or shallot
- 1 chilli pepper (look for a low or moderate hot variety such as cayenne pepper or red Jalapeño)
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup of olive or sunflower oil
- Salt and pepper for seasoning

### **Chimichurri sauce recipe**

**Step 1: Prepare your ingredients**

Finely chop your parsley and set to one side. Chop your chilli pepper in half and discard the seeds if you want a less spicy sauce, if you like extra heat you can leave them in. Dice the chili pepper and onion until the pieces are a similar size to the parsley. Crush your garlic with the side of your knife and then finely slice it.

**Step 2: Create a marinade**

Juice your lemon and combine it in a bowl with the shallot, garlic, chili and a touch of salt. This is your marinade which you should leave to sit for at least 10 minutes.

**Step3: Finish the chimichurri sauce**

Add the parsley, oregano and sunflower oil to your marinade and mix thoroughly with a fork. Season with pepper and salt to your own tastes. Your chimichurri sauce is now ready to use.

### **How do I use chimichurri sauce?**

You can use chimichurri sauce as a marinade for meat before cooking, or cover meat with it at the end for a more intense flavour. Also feel free to add a jug to the table so guests can add their own.

### **What does chimichurri taste like?**

Chimichurri should taste refreshing with a strong herb flavour accompanied by a touch of [garlic](https://blog.powermeals.ch/garlic-everything-you-need-to-know?hsLang=en) and a hint of citrus for an added kick.

### **What is chimichurri sauce good on?**

Chimichurri can be a delicious addition to a whole range of meals. Serve alongside steaks, with a roast chicken or on poached fish. For a vegetarian option we recommend using the sauce to coat oven roasted vegetables.

### **How long can you keep chimichurri?**

Once cooked you can store chimichurri sauce in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. 

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