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Chimichurri
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Chimichurri

11 ingredients 7 steps 1 hr 2 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

182
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
14g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 50 ml white wine vinegar
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley , chopped
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • Red chile flakes , to taste
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine all the ingredients except the oil, vinegar and water in a large bowl and mix together well, ensuring all the herbs and spices (especially the salt) are distributed evenly.

2

Allow to rest for 30 minutes.

3

Bring the vinegar and water to the boil , add to the other ingredients and mix well. This helps to soften the taste of the onion and garlic.

4

Allow to rest for 30 minutes.

5

Add the oil and mix well. If the liquid part doesn't cover the ingredients add oil water and vinegar in a 2:1:1 ratio to cover them.

6

Transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight at least, or better, for a few days.

7

When needed, remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes ahead of time to allow the oil to thin out again. Stir well and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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