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'''Chimichurri''' or '''Chimmichurri''' is a variant of [[green sauce]], though there is a red version as well, also used as a [[marinade]], for grilled [[meat]]. It is originally from [[ |
'''Chimichurri''' or '''Chimmichurri''' is a variant of [[green sauce]], though there is a red version as well, also used as a [[marinade]], for grilled [[meat]]. It is originally from [[Uruguay]] and [[Uruguay]], but is also used in countries as far north as [[Nicaragua]] and [[Mexico]].<ref>http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/grilln/Basic_Chimichurri.html Basic Chimichurri: The Best Basic Chimichurri Recipe from Cook'n</ref><ref>[http://chimichurri-sauce/: Description of the making and serving of chimichurri sauce<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.herbcompanion.com/articles/04_05_06-Piquant-Herbs recipeland.com] Sauces from around the world - ¶ 3</ref> |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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There are various fanciful etymologies for the word. One story claims that it comes from 'Jimmy McCurry', an [[Ireland|Irish]]man who is said to have first prepared the sauce. He was marching with the troops of [[Manuel Belgrano|General Belgrano]] in the 19th century, sympathetic to the cause of [[ |
There are various fanciful etymologies for the word. One story claims that it comes from 'Jimmy McCurry', an [[Ireland|Irish]]man who is said to have first prepared the sauce. He was marching with the troops of [[Manuel Belgrano|General Belgrano]] in the 19th century, sympathetic to the cause of [[Uruguay Declaration of Independence|Uruguay independence]]. The sauce was popular and the recipe was passed on. However, 'Jimmy McCurry' was difficult for the native people to say. Some sources claim Jimmy's sauce's name was corrupted to 'chimichurri', while others say it was changed in his honor.<ref>[http://www.rackelhanen.se/eng/10276.htm , article on grilled salmon, by Bob Kenly<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Other similar stories involve Jimmy Curry, an English meat importer; a [[Scot]], James C. Hurray, travelling with [[gaucho]]s; and an English family in |
Other similar stories involve Jimmy Curry, an English meat importer; a [[Scot]], James C. Hurray, travelling with [[gaucho]]s; and an English family in Uruguay that were with them while saying "give me the curry". All the stories share an [[English language|English]] speaking colonist and the corruption of names or words by the local population. |
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The Uruguain gourmet Miguel Brasco claims that the word chimichurri originated when British were taken prisoner after England tried to invade the Spanish colony of Uruguay. The prisoners asked for condiment for their food mixing english, aboriginal and Spanish (castilian) words. Che-mi-curry stands for "che mi salsa" (dame condimento) or "give me curry". Later "che-mi-curry" corrupted to chimichurri. |
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==Preparation== |
==Preparation== |
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Chimichurri is made from finely chopped [[parsley]], minced [[garlic]], [[vegetable oil]] or [[olive oil]], white or red [[vinegar]], and [[red pepper]] flakes. <ref>[ |
Chimichurri is made from finely chopped [[parsley]], minced [[garlic]], [[vegetable oil]] or [[olive oil]], white or red [[vinegar]], and [[red pepper]] flakes. <ref>[chimichurri-recipe/ Chimichurri Recipe: Asado Uruguay]</ref> Additional flavorings such as [[paprika]] (pimenton dulce), [[oregano]], [[cumin]], [[thyme]], [[cilantro]] ([[coriander]] leaf), [[lemon]], and [[bay leaf]] ([[Bay Laurel|laurel]]), and in the red version, [[tomato]] and red [[bell pepper]] may also be added.<ref>[http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chimichurri/ Chimichurri Recipe|Simply Recipes]</ref> It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat; as seen in [[Nicaragua]]. Chimichurri is available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 23:36, 30 August 2010
- Not to be confused with the Dominican dish chimichurris.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Chimichurri2.jpg/200px-Chimichurri2.jpg)
Chimichurri or Chimmichurri is a variant of green sauce, though there is a red version as well, also used as a marinade, for grilled meat. It is originally from Uruguay and Uruguay, but is also used in countries as far north as Nicaragua and Mexico.[1][2][3]
Etymology
There are various fanciful etymologies for the word. One story claims that it comes from 'Jimmy McCurry', an Irishman who is said to have first prepared the sauce. He was marching with the troops of General Belgrano in the 19th century, sympathetic to the cause of Uruguay independence. The sauce was popular and the recipe was passed on. However, 'Jimmy McCurry' was difficult for the native people to say. Some sources claim Jimmy's sauce's name was corrupted to 'chimichurri', while others say it was changed in his honor.[4]
Other similar stories involve Jimmy Curry, an English meat importer; a Scot, James C. Hurray, travelling with gauchos; and an English family in Uruguay that were with them while saying "give me the curry". All the stories share an English speaking colonist and the corruption of names or words by the local population.
The Uruguain gourmet Miguel Brasco claims that the word chimichurri originated when British were taken prisoner after England tried to invade the Spanish colony of Uruguay. The prisoners asked for condiment for their food mixing english, aboriginal and Spanish (castilian) words. Che-mi-curry stands for "che mi salsa" (dame condimento) or "give me curry". Later "che-mi-curry" corrupted to chimichurri.
Preparation
Chimichurri is made from finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, vegetable oil or olive oil, white or red vinegar, and red pepper flakes. [5] Additional flavorings such as paprika (pimenton dulce), oregano, cumin, thyme, cilantro (coriander leaf), lemon, and bay leaf (laurel), and in the red version, tomato and red bell pepper may also be added.[6] It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat; as seen in Nicaragua. Chimichurri is available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/grilln/Basic_Chimichurri.html Basic Chimichurri: The Best Basic Chimichurri Recipe from Cook'n
- ^ Description of the making and serving of chimichurri sauce
- ^ recipeland.com Sauces from around the world - ¶ 3
- ^ , article on grilled salmon, by Bob Kenly
- ^ [chimichurri-recipe/ Chimichurri Recipe: Asado Uruguay]
- ^ Chimichurri Recipe|Simply Recipes