Ingredients:
- 1 cup (25g) packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (6g) fresh oregano leaves, minced
- 4 cloves (12g) garlic, minced into a paste
- 1 tsp (2g) red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Mince the parsley and oregano. Use a rocking motion with your knife to keep the cuts clean. Transfer these to your bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Note: This is where the base flavor is built.
- Press the garlic into the salt using the back of a spoon. Do this for about 30 seconds until it looks like a coarse paste.
- Whisk in the red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Stir until the herbs are fully moistened and the color brightens.
- Pour in the olive oil gradually. Whisk constantly until you have a chunky, glossy emulsion.
- Stop stirring once the oil is incorporated. You want the Chimichurri Sauce to remain chunky, not smooth.
- Let the sauce rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Wait until the garlic smell mellows out before serving.
- Taste and add a pinch more salt if the acidity feels too sharp.