Chimichurri

Good on anything, really.


Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
  • 1 1/3 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoons)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine hot water, oregano, and salt in small bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften oregano.
  2. Pulse parsley, cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes in food processor until coarsely chopped, about ten 1-second pulses.
  3. Add water mixture and vinegar and pulse briefly to combine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and slowly whisk in oil until incorporated and mixture is emulsified.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour (if preparing sauce in advance, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before using).