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

Many often liken it to chimichurri.

From Salon

Not only is chimichurri versatile, but it comes together in just a few minutes.

From Seattle Times

I started incorporating chimichurri into my repertoire a few years ago, and it has been a game-changer ever since.

From Seattle Times

Their Seattle concept is inspired by the drinking culture of their homeland; expect many shared plates, from a fried branzino with chili sambal, chimichurri, kimchi cucumber and an onsen egg fish sauce, to twists on classics, like the cabbage rolls with pork velouté and coriander oil.

From Seattle Times

“I’ve even used them to create salsa or chimichurri for steaks,” he said.

From Seattle Times