Chimichurri Sauce

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Chimichurri Sauce (Argentina)

 

This is wonderful drizzled over rice, beans,

or dip pieces of crusty bread into it.

 

2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

splash of red wine (optional)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (or dash of dried)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 minced hot pepper (optional)

1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

Pinch of sugar

 

Process all the ingredients in a food

processor until smooth.

 

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

 

 

 

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