Chimichurri, Take 1 (Argentinia)

 

Title: Chimichurri, Take 1 (Argentinia)
Contributor: Jenny Pauls
Catetories: Cuisines Without Their Own Category, Savory Snacks & Starters, Misc.
Recipe: 1 T dried oregano
2 T hot water (from teakettle)
8 normal size garlic cloves (or 4 gigantic cloves)
3/8 c (somewhat packed) fresh oregano leaves/tender stems, chopped
1 c packed Italian parsley, chopped
1.5 t smoked paprika
1 t salt
1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t Korean chili flakes (gochu garu)
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1/4 c olive oil

Pour hot water over dry oregano and let sit.

In a small food processor...
Blitz garlic.
Add fresh oregano and whir until finely chopped. Repeat with parsley.
Add soaked oregano/water, spices, salt. Whir.
Add vinegar & olive oil. Whir.
Taste and adjust if needed.

Pour in small glass jar and store in fridge. Traditionally used on grilled beef... but I'm sure you can come up with a bunch of other tasty uses!