Oregano-Chile Chimichurri Recipe

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Ingredients

1/3 cupsdried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons(or more) crushed red pepper flakes
1 cupwarm water
1/2 cupchopped flat-leaf parsley
4 garlic cloves (or more), minced
1/2 teaspoon(or more) kosher salt
2/3 cup(or more) olive or sunflower oil
Red wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1/3 cup dried oregano and 1 1/2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add 1 cup warm water and massage mixture with your hands. Let stand until oregano and pepper flakes are softened and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Stir in 2/3 cup (or more) olive or sunflower oil; let stand for at least 1 hour or chill for up to 2 days to let the flavors meld. Season sauce to taste with red wine vinegar and more garlic, salt, or oil, if desired.