Chimichurri

By susanwadle

From Kelly Snody and Food Network's Surreal Gourmet

Ingredients

• 1 cup lightly packed chopped parsley (ideally, flat leaf "Italian" parsley)
• 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons shallot or onion, minced
• 3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar, or red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Put all of the above ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until chopped - do not puree.