chimichurri

[chim-ee-choor-ee]

noun

1. an Argentinian sauce of fresh parsley, oregano, red chiles, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil, often served with grilled meat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimichurri¹

First recorded in 1955–60; from Latin American Spanish (Argentina, Uruguay); further origin uncertain

Example Sentences

A spoonful of green sauce, like chimichurri or pesto, can do the same.

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Think salsas, pasta sauces, chimichurri, housemade condiments and dips.

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“That night we served the hard-boiled eggs with a piquant herbaceous dressing that is somewhere at the intersection of gremolata, chimichurri and paradise,” he continued.

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The real power of this recipe comes in the sauce and garnish: salmoriglio, an Italian sauce that's like a mashup of pesto, chimichurri and salsa verde — and the crispiest fried leeks imaginable.

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When I could find ñoquis made without egg I would order them with chimichurri sauce.

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