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Asian Chimichurri Sauce

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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 10 minutes or less, cilantro, easy, parsely, rice vinegar
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 316kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • food processor The fastest, easiest, and best way to get small chopped and uniform pieces for the herbs.
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped cilantro stems included
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley stems included
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 bird’s eye chili green or red
  • ⅓ cup cold-pressed olive oil
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsps fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes in chili oil chili crunch

Instructions

  • Finely chop the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and chili into tiny pieces. If using a food processor, pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
    Be sure to chop all herbs first before adding liquids.
    1 cup finely chopped cilantro, 1 cup finely chopped parsley, 4 cloves garlic, 1 bird’s eye chili
    fine chopped cilantro and parsley
  • Add everything to a bowl: herbs, garlic, chili, lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, and chili flakes oil.
    ⅓ cup cold-pressed olive oil, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 3 tbsps fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili flakes in chili oil
    mixing herbs
  • Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust lime or rice vinegar if needed. If needed, add additional olive oil for more sauciness.
    The Asian chimichurri sauce is ready to use and enjoy! If you refrigerate it, bring it back to room temp before using because the oil will firm when cold.
    making Asian chimichurri

Notes

  • Don’t over-process. You want texture, not a paste.
  • Use cold-pressed olive oil for best, smooth, non-bitter results since the oil is part of the flavor.
  • Also, be sure the herbs and garlic are chopped really small and uniform. This is important for texture and taste. This is why I suggest a food processor.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
  • Include the herb stems, they add lots of herby flavor
  • Adjust chili based on your heat preference

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Asian Chimichurri Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
316
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Sodium
 
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
233
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
3068
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
 
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.