As an argentinian I would recomend first soaking the dried oregano and chilli flakes in the vinegar and even add a splash of water. And then adding the oil, it makes the chimichurri so much better
I make it the exact same way except I use white wine vinegar instead of red….but I know u were asking the Argentinian :). He probably would have mentioned if something was different
These are my favorite kinds of videos you make. Show us something we're familiar with, break it down into the core components, and show us how to remix it into interesting variations. This approach is excellent in building the foundational knowledge to be able to improvise in the kitchen. It feels like learning music theory but with food.
Haha - I went down to the comments to essentially say this, only to see it as the top comment. Spot on! The only thing I'd add is I love when you throw out great little additional tips like "if you have the grill going, might as well cook some chicken for tomorrow too!"
My favorite thing about all your content is that you're always giving us a "blueprint" instead of specific directions. Love taking a blueprint and making it my own
I feel like by breaking things down and presenting it as a blueprint he gives us the tools to really make it our own. You just don't get that kind of understanding and flexibility with a traditional recipe
yeah i guess american (?) folks aren't raised with concepts of cuisine or even... food groups? Like, if you find the concept of "oh, this is an archetype that can be readily modified based on available ingredients or the desired dish" novel, then I must say god bless, but that isn't necessarily specific to ethan's content. But man he's got some gems for ya then Wow
@@jacyoutube4459 what a beyond idiotic comment. Shameful, really. Hope you manage to produce some shred of value in your day to day life, but if this is any indication, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Thats how its described in books too. Just like dressings are split into fat,acid,sweet and umami. Or how stocks are main flavor,liquid, mirepoix, aromatics. Its just that usually we buy books with recipes over actual books about cooking so all the interesting stuff gets left out which is a pity
The visual aides help me recall the ingredients and the categories long after I watched the video 💚 The combination of his voice and cadence, his demonstrations and his visual aides help me learn so much!
Loved the video! Argentine here: for me, chimichurri has oregano as well as Italian parsley (important, this is the parsley we have there, we don't have the curly one). Our red pepper flakes are less spicy than the ones from the US but I think Americans will probably like that additional kick. I would also recommend making it at least a day in advance so the flavors combine. Also, if you feel intimidated about the fresh ingredients, you can totally use dry and let it sit so everything hydrates, they sell packets of mixes like this in Argentina. Fresh is better, of course, but don't let that prevent you from trying chimichurri! Thanks for making a very accurate version and giving some insight about how to use the formula! I'll definitely try new combinations!!
These “blueprint” videos are amazing. Sometimes you don’t have the required ingredients but you still want to make something and this breakdown of sauces, ingredients and dishes really helps.
every cooking vid of all time has been a "blueprint" vid. I.... i just am staggered by some of the statements in this comment section. it's like it never occurred to most folks that DISHES are made up of individual INGREDIENTS combined & treated (heated, cooled, bathed, etc) in certain steps I'm sure Ethan isn't the only cooking content you've ever seen in your life--did you think the others weren't providing a blueprint? mind boggled
@@jacyoutube4459 actually no, lots of recipes are very ingredient specific, lots of recipes have key ingredient that cant be subbed, and lots of recipes’ way or cooking are specific to the ingredients and cant be used as blueprints or a formula. and lots of the recipes doesnt tell u why it works and how u can use the formula
Aguante el chori con chimichurri vieja. It's great for sandwiches and meats, but a secret to some pizza places here is brushing a little of it on top of the mozzarella great contrast and adds a crisp acidity to the pizza.
@@EthanChlebowski ooh let me tell ya it is, I'm not inventing anything out of nothing, people do do it here in 🇦🇷 myself included. A good 70% hydration dough made with poolish and slowly bulk fermented in the fridge for a day or 2, a nice thick sauce spread thinly and a high fat mozzarella cheese (over 20%) it's a killer combo. Brush a little chimi on that sucka and boom thank me later.
Really like the South American vids -- there's so much great content for Asian and European cooking but South American cooking is often left out, and I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to learn more about it.
I’m really finding these “choose your own adventure” videos helpful. It’s nice to break away from all of my old recipes, and they are helping me be more creative in the kitchen. Thanks!
Argentinian here! traditionally chimichurri contains much more oregano, and also some pimentón/paprika. I like squeezing a bit of lemon too. If you’re in a hurry try hydrating the dry ingredients with a splash of hot water.
I am torn on the olive oil as presented in the video, most chimichurries I've tasted (even in Argentina when I went there a couple of years ago) are made with neutral flavoured oil. but to each his own I guess. but yeah, Chimichurri is fantastic.
@@MrRilarios Olive oil is great if you plan to make a small batch or an amount that you know it won't last beyond that moment. The problem is that you won't be able to save it on the fridge, it will rot really fast due the low temperature. Traditionally here we use a neutral flavored oil better for conservation in cold like sunflower oil, not only is better suited for that but it's also extremely more cheaper.
Lived in Argentina as a boy but still have family and friends there….looove the chimi! One recommendation is using sunflower oil or something a little more neutral than olive oil. I love olive oil, and it works fine…I just found sunflower oil allows the other flavors through a bit better. This was recommended to me by one of my friends down there. I could live on Choripan, in a baguette of course, with some chimi. Sorry if someone else suggested this. :)
@@kr8714 I havent tried avocado oil, but usually any not invasive oil works just fine. Its really common the sunflower oil in argentina so we use that, but any neutral oil does the job
On the chopped vs blended method I do a hybrid. So I blend the oil and vinegar with the herb stems so they don’t go to waste (plus that’s where a lot of the nutrients are). Then I chop the leaves and aromatics and mix those with the blended mixture. Tastes so good and there’s no waste. Edit: I should clarify. I blend the oil and vinegar with the soft herb stems like parsley or cilantro. Not anything with hard stems.
This sounds like a good balance, unless there is some relevant way in which the resulting vinaigrette responds to the rest of the ingredients. I definitely found the chopped chimichurri to be a bit too liquid when I made it last summer, so this could add that saucy body to it.
General people underestimate so much how useful is the structured perspective of food preparation, and this videos is exactly the reasong it is. Very great video Ethan!
Like Ethan and others have noted, I think the best part of this video is the acid/fat/aromatics breakdown. It really helps one understand the why verses the how, which shows you why it works together in the first place, AND how take this concept in any direction.
I made my own chimmichurri for the first time last summer and now it is basically essential any time I grill steaks. It is so easy, I don’t know why it took so long! And then the garlicky oil in the bottom of the serving bowl is perfect for dunking good bread into.
I made both of these this week, and while the regular chimichurri is great, this cilantro habanero one is amazing! I even made the whole bowl like you did with bulgar wheat. Incredible! Thanks for the inspiration for food this week!
Great video. This week I made an awesome red chimichurri sauce. I used roasted red peppers, roasted onion, and roasted garlic. I also used equal parts parsley and cilantro. Came out great. Chimichurri really is a very versatile and easily adaptable sauce.
I’ve never made chimichurri but I recently made a hanging herb garden that is flourishing so I think it’s time to go for it! I’ve been making a lot of mixed herb pestos that have come out amazingly!
I love the way you setup a blueprint of the recipe. Sets up the approach and it helps approach the recipes with unique takes on the recipe. Thanks for your great work!
Every time I think an Ethan video isn't gonna be that interested or exciting he finds a way to make it wickedly fascinating. Keep up the great work, bud; This is some of the best culinary content I've ever witnessed on or off the internet.
Definitely one of my favorite video concepts. Breaking it down into the basic building blocks really helps me understand my options in the kitchen and keeps things from getting boring.
I'm Portuguese and we always made a "salsa" base with parsley, lemon and olive oil.... sometimes adding pimenta paste, garlic, onions or oher herbs depending on the dish or personal tastes. Didn't realize this was basically the same as chimichurri.
Thankyou. An Aussie here. I'd heard of chimichurri, but was totally ignorant of what it was. Other than some type of food. We have an extensive herb and vegetable garden. So now the family will be bombarded with chimichurri too!
Love it. Forgot to add the dried Mexican oregano last time and made something I liked even better. 1 bunch of cilantro 1 small bunch of parsley (not flat leaf) 1/2 a head of garlic (grilled) 1 serrano pepper (grilled) zest of 1 lime 1/2 juice of lime red wine vinegar olive oil red pepper flakes chicken bullion powder (or salt to taste) Enjoy!
Just started making chimichurri this spring since we have a LOT of parsley coming up. I've been using fresh oregano so far since we have plenty. Love this stuff. Tastes great on a lot of foods and especially like it on baked potatoes and my brisket tacos. To me its like a parsley salad with an oil and vinegar dressing basically. You can eat this stuff straight up too, ha ha. I've been making pesto for years and freezing it so I've froze some of my chimicurri to see how it holds up. I expect it to be fine since I've been freezing parsley for years for use in soup and other cooked dishes. I could probably just throw some frozen chimicurri in a pan, let the oil melt, pull the parsley out and saute my veges for soup in it. Lots of options with this stuff. Your video is probably the most straight forward version of how to make this so thanks for the tips!
I've made a Thai version of your chimichurri. My herbs are thai red basil, mint, green sawtooth coriander. And for my aromatic and spices I used good quality fish sauce made it mild for Mrs. So I skipped the thai chili. Thanks for making it easy.
There was a Thai restaurant I'd ALWAYS hit anytime business took me to North Carolina (triad area)- that had a condiment VERY similar to what you made, only they had chunks of pickled Thai chilis in it. I could eat that stuff all on it's own.
I like how you demonstrate how to mix-up a base recipe using a visual rubric and create something different. now I'm thinking of what other base recipes I know of that I can mix up.
I really hope you see this, because I was always torn between chopped vs blended and found the perfect balance - roughly pulse the aromatics and herbs, add to a bowl of olive oil and stir and let sit for 15mins before serving. The lack of liquid in the food processor helps maintain a better texture while cutting down on chopping time :)
Great video Ethan! I love when foreigners get exited but all things Argentinian eheh! Now if you allow me here a through guide on Chimichurri and other Argentinian AND Chilean sauces. First of All, I will give techniques and recipes different to yours, that doesn't mean yours is wrong, the idea with Chimichurri is getting creative and do what you like, at the end this is maybe to inspire different ideas. So lets start with the basics... Provenzal, Provenzal Sauce is basically the base of the Chimichurri which is Parsley and Garlic, so basically Parsley, Garlic, Salt, Pepper and Oil, traditionally in Argentina we always use Sunflower oil or neutral oil, I like to use Olive Oil but that's just me. One important thing to make either Provenzal or Chimichurri is that you cut the Parsley and the Garlic together, the idea is that when you chop both at the same time then you smash both with the knife and chop again and smash pressing and moving the knife towars you (with the blade looking away of you of course), this will create something in the middle of a paste and a chop, it will release the garlic flavour and imbue it on the parsley, also use a bit more garlic here, but remove the stem. After Provenzal is out of the way lets talk about "Salsa Criollla" or in english "Creole Sauce" this is a very different one, you chop in equal sizes, tomatoes, onions, red, green and yellow bell peppers, add Oil (again traditional is neutral oil you can use olive oil is better and in my opinion more flavourfull although the idea is to not have the taste of the oil but to taste everything else) and either Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice, that is the basic, you can add a bit of Provenzal to that. Now lets go to Chile for a bit before going for the Chimichurri, here we have Pebre, Pebre is like something between Chimicurri and Salsa Criolla, it has tomatoes, onion, red and green pepper, and provenzal but instead of parsley you use Cilantro, and you can add even some White Wine, I'm not an expert in Pebre but that is the basics a Chilean here could give more advanced tips. Now Chimichurri and we have 4 Varieties and different ways of doing each. Variety 1 - Normal and Traditional Chimichurri You start with a provenzal and add Oregano, here I would say add more than what you add and Dry Oregano is fine, the idea of Chimichurri is to make it one day and eat it the following day or after 48 to 72 hours so Dry Oregano is okay cause it's going to get hydrated. Chilli Flakes its traditional but usually we add more now our Chilli Flakes are not very spicy and Chimichurri is not necesarrily hot but it has to have a distinctive heat to it and to add to that I would say use Paprika too or the way we call it here "Pimenton Dulce", this is in part for color, usually Chimichurri is more redish, the greenish sauce is the Provenzal. Now the different way of doing this is my way because it's what I like. To the traditional add fresh aji picante, fresh chili basically it is more hot and I like hot chimichurri, then instead of sweet Paprika, use a mix of hot paprika and smoked paprika, Oil go for Olive oil a good Italian Olive Oil, for the acidic part I like to use half lemon half balsamic vinegar and to finalize it a bit of Whisky. Variety 2 - Cooking Version Basically don't add vinegar just oil, and use it to put on the meat in grill, this is good for big pieces like entire rib cage and stuff like that but mainly entire rib cages. Variety 3 - Blended Here you can do what you did if you like it but I would say that the blended version should not use vinegar and it should be use to marinate, mainly pork, so you grab your pork put the blended chimichurri and that goes in the fridge for at least 2 hours to 12 hours, you can add beer to that so it adds moisture, yes we marinate with Chimichurri Beer. Variety 4 - Blended then Strained So this part willl make two products, you make the chimichurri with or without vinegar it's okay and then you blend it and after that you strain it with cheese cloth, you will get two byproducts, basically Chimichurri juice and Chimichurri Paste a quite Dry Paste, with the Paste I have never did anything but you could actually put it in a dryer and get dry chimichurri and then you can make a dry rub with it while the juice is used to inject the meat with it, so basically you get a Cooking Syringe and inject the meat in various places with the chimichurri juice, sometimes we do this with Vacio in English Thick Flank Steak its FOR ME the King of the grill most Argentinians will say that the King is the actual Asado which are the Ribs but for me the Vacio and injected with chimichurri... so juicy. Hope this is of someone's interest, and if it's too much text... sorry xD
For the traditional version, I'd say the most often overlooked aspect is including enough pepper flakes so the oil turns reddish People are usually obsessed with the green herb aspect of it, but the sauce is equally reliant on plenty of oil, oregano, and pepper flakes, at least from what I've tasted in Argentina (one critique I have of chimichurris there is that some versions are too vinegary)
Here in Brazil we actually have a dry version in the markets (basically the same but without the fat and acid plus dry onion and dry garlic). I never used it with the acid+fat... I use it like a all purpose spice, no matter where you throw it, it's gonna be awesome I'm excited to try this more authentic version as well!
The cilantro and habanero "chimi" it's just called Pebre in Chile, but the way is made is more chunky bits and more spicy, but its also made the way you did it
TIL! - Pebre, is a very popular Chilean sauce made with chopped cilantro, tomatoes, onions and garlic, along with olive oil, vinegar and usually a spice component like chili peppers. It is served everywhere in Chile to accompany a wide variety of dishes, and of course everyone has their own version. And - Pebre is a Chilean sauce made with cilantro, chopped onion, olive oil, garlic, chile peppers as well as chopped tomatoes. Similar to salsa, this Pebre recipe adds a nice bite to your meals.
@@otto_jk I heard about 5% of the population believe it taste like soap. You are the unlucky 5%. I will say that one time when I out a lot of cilantro In a dish, it did taste like dish soap. But only one time and at high dose
Give it a try! You will get more flavour out of it immediately, but I suspect the at the mouth feel will change; you won't get the same chunkyness as a rough chop.
Spot on analysis. There's no such thing as a "ultimate chimi recipe". Personally y prefer less parsley and more spicy ingredients. Two things to try: 1- Mix some chimichurri with mayo, it makes a killer salad dressing. and 2- make a similar video about salsa criolla (creole sauce), We usually prepare chimichurri and criolla in our asados some days ahead (it improves the flavor), so everyone can decide their favorite one. Even with a single piece of bread, you can devour a full bowl without noticing it.
I fell in love with chimichurri just a few months ago! I found a recipe for a balsamic chimichurri, and its now my favorite thing to do to use up parsley right before it goes bad. I've tried both, but I'm much more of a fan of the hand chopped chimichurri. It just tastes more dynamic I guess.
This sauce is addictive. I keep it in the fridge and been eating as sick day meal for last 2 days with brown rice, chicken and tomatoes. Thanks and looking similar food
Dawg, you have awakened my taste buds to the oily Tangy spicy aromatic flavor-bomb that is Chimichurri. The explanation and systematic breakdown of the flavor profile really helped me build and tweak my own Chimichurri
Lived in Argentina for a while and traditionally, mainly due to access to fresh vegetables/everything being very limited, chimichurri was made with less flavorful ingredient. I would highly suggest trying it with older herbs just because it gives it a more subtle taste that a lot of places don't get right.
Your channel inspires me not to just try a new recipe, but to be creative in the kitchen. I think that is what makes your content unique. Thanks and keep up the excellent work!
You are definitely your own man, but you could also be the next Alton Brown for the new generation of future chefs. Thanks again for a top quality video, Ethan.
I can answer that one. I kept it for 3 months (maked with the dey leaves). of course, it's better to add more oil to cover it and avoi to expose to the air. And it will be stronger, believe me). Normally I make a new one and add the old one to get more tasty.
THANK YOU FOR THE BLUEPRINT. To me, this is what sets you apart from many other food content creators who don't explain the reasoning behind what they are doing.
For base chimichuri you should never forget to add bunch of red diced onions ;) trust me. And add some sugar as well. Taste buds will explode and you will think the chimchuri is the main dish and not the steak :D
I get obsessed with my cucumber salsa and put it on lots of dishes or eat it with corn tostadas or other chips. It brightens up and lightens up so many presentations!
Love this! Thank you so much! Understanding the why and how made it easy for me to improvise for dinner tonight! Now, I will be making Chimichurri a lot more often!!! Great video!
it's great stuff, I also like to make it in a mortar, ends up somewhere in between chopped and blended. An other great variation is a board dressing, just chop your greens and garlic etc on the cutting board, sprinkle of lime or vinegar, olive oil, mix on the board with your knife, spread out and then put the grilled meat on top. Good stuff!
I made some chicken wraps today with this chimichurri. Damn, that stuff is addicting! I really love the acidic taste of it, and now I will try lots of other variants thanks to your blueprint recipe. Love your videos Ethan, when I'm in sort of a cooking rut or just out of ideas your videos always help me. Cheers!
Another wonderful thing about chimichurri and its variations is how you can whip up a quick sauce of the kind while your pan is heating up (great for last minute additions to a meh meal) but you can also use it as a way to extend the shelf life of some fresh herbs (a great tool to have when you have too much available at a particular time). In the subject of variations, I once made a super quick chimichurri inspired sauce to which I added a bit of Worcester Sauce. The extra umami made for a great condiment.
When I make it instead of blending or hand chopping I use a food processor for everything but the oil. It comes out with a texture between your blended and hand chopped versions.
Love this because we grew Seranno peppers instead of Jalapeño this year and have an excess of serranos to use. We are going to adapt our chimichurri recipe to include our serrano peppers. We also grew fresh parsley, oregano, and garlic.
Im hooked with chimichurrin since the first day i made in. For parsley wise i prefer to leave the whole leaves intact as the leaf retain its own liquid . It makes the content much more immerse with oil
I love chimmichurri and make it very similar to this. I recently tried a variation similar to your red pepper one but roasted and peeled the peppers first, super tasty!
After finding chimichurri several years ago, it quickly became my go-to sauce for especially grilled meats and many other things. I'm a big fan of sour.
This was exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Never made it before but I feel so confident it will turn out so great with the things I have ❤ about to make a chimichurri right now and marinade for grilling tomorrow !
Awesome video!! The spirit and fun of cooking is not following recipes but getting creative and making something special that's your own. I like making chimichurri with cilantro and my base herb, from there my gf and I throw in whatever. I don't think we've ever made the same variation more than twice
For blend vs. chopped, I use a food processor and pulse it. You can still toss in everything this way (so it's way easier), but you can control the texture pretty well!
In Venezuela we make guasacaca, and the way I like to make mine is basically chimichurri plus avocado blended together. Shorter shelf life but it's great to make in small batches for steaks, potatoes, empanadas, you name it...
I thoroughly enjoy these kinds of videos from you! I'm currently growing out some garlic scapes and think I'm going to use some in making a chimichurri.
Yes! Every time I grill I make extra chicken. Grilled chicken salad and grilled chicken salad are amazing. I like the idea of having 2 or 3 sauces on hand now too.
I ate at a restaurant recently when I was on a work trip that served steak with the Chimichurri. I was skeptical at first, but my god it was so good. I never forgot the word and even went back the next day for more. Since I have returned home I have tried to make it for my steak. It was not as good as the restaurant, but still very tasty! Its my go to now, who needs A1 sauce these days right?!
Love this sauce I've made it numerous times in different ways and using birds eye chillies when they are orange in colour has a delightful flavour and heat. I prefer the chopped over blended having that fresh crunch makes all the difference
Mixing chimichurri with mayonnaise is amazing too - if you want a thicker dip or sauce for sandwiches, or just want chimichurri mayo for anything mayo related!
2:30 i am from Chile, we use 1 tomato and 1 Shallot ( in Mirepoix or brunoise), coriander and parsley, 2 garlics, olive oil and lime juice you have "Pebre", is a typical accompaniment of our BBQ, optional you can put some chili, is really nice with the meat, try a hotdog with that and a little mayonnaise is really nice 😇.
I'm glad I saw this video!!!! I totally get chimichurri and from my understanding of the history of chimichurri it first evolved in places where dry spices are impractical because of the humidity. It's a great way to make red food more healthy and delicious!!!!
As an argentinian I would recomend first soaking the dried oregano and chilli flakes in the vinegar and even add a splash of water. And then adding the oil, it makes the chimichurri so much better
Agreed! 'Next day' chimi is far better than 'day of!
Also agree, I use a touch of hot water to “wake up” the oregano. Never thought of doing the same with the chili flakes…..will need to try, thanks!
Do you make yours exactly like the video outside of the water??
I make it the exact same way except I use white wine vinegar instead of red….but I know u were asking the Argentinian :). He probably would have mentioned if something was different
@@martin4819 I also use white wine vinegar, but sometimes used red vinegar and didn't notice a huge difference.
These are my favorite kinds of videos you make. Show us something we're familiar with, break it down into the core components, and show us how to remix it into interesting variations. This approach is excellent in building the foundational knowledge to be able to improvise in the kitchen.
It feels like learning music theory but with food.
beautiful comment.
Haha - I went down to the comments to essentially say this, only to see it as the top comment. Spot on! The only thing I'd add is I love when you throw out great little additional tips like "if you have the grill going, might as well cook some chicken for tomorrow too!"
...soo food theory? :'D
Well sad. Literally the reason I watch Ethan.
Food Nerd. :)
My favorite thing about all your content is that you're always giving us a "blueprint" instead of specific directions. Love taking a blueprint and making it my own
I feel like by breaking things down and presenting it as a blueprint he gives us the tools to really make it our own. You just don't get that kind of understanding and flexibility with a traditional recipe
yeah i guess american (?) folks aren't raised with concepts of cuisine or even... food groups? Like, if you find the concept of "oh, this is an archetype that can be readily modified based on available ingredients or the desired dish" novel, then I must say god bless, but that isn't necessarily specific to ethan's content. But man he's got some gems for ya then
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@@jacyoutube4459 what a beyond idiotic comment. Shameful, really. Hope you manage to produce some shred of value in your day to day life, but if this is any indication, I wouldn't hold my breath.
2:28 I really love the visual you created throughout the video of separating the fat, acids, spices and herbs for easy visual understanding.
Thats how its described in books too.
Just like dressings are split into fat,acid,sweet and umami.
Or how stocks are main flavor,liquid, mirepoix, aromatics.
Its just that usually we buy books with recipes over actual books about cooking so all the interesting stuff gets left out which is a pity
The visual aides help me recall the ingredients and the categories long after I watched the video 💚
The combination of his voice and cadence, his demonstrations and his visual aides help me learn so much!
@@yourmajesty3569 yes, that’s why I appreciated it. It made it easier to remember the ingredients
Loved the video! Argentine here: for me, chimichurri has oregano as well as Italian parsley (important, this is the parsley we have there, we don't have the curly one). Our red pepper flakes are less spicy than the ones from the US but I think Americans will probably like that additional kick. I would also recommend making it at least a day in advance so the flavors combine. Also, if you feel intimidated about the fresh ingredients, you can totally use dry and let it sit so everything hydrates, they sell packets of mixes like this in Argentina. Fresh is better, of course, but don't let that prevent you from trying chimichurri!
Thanks for making a very accurate version and giving some insight about how to use the formula! I'll definitely try new combinations!!
How long can you keep it refrigerated? Thanks for the info :)
@@dgaaaaaaaaaa I think you can leave it refrigerated for a while, it has quite a bit of vinegar so it lasts
@@dgaaaaaaaaaa up to six months, bear in mind the flavours will change with time. Anyway it won't last that long.
This gives me something to do with the absolute forest of flat leaf parsley in my garden.
Americans are terrified of oregano, it's bizarre.
These “blueprint” videos are amazing. Sometimes you don’t have the required ingredients but you still want to make something and this breakdown of sauces, ingredients and dishes really helps.
agreed
every cooking vid of all time has been a "blueprint" vid. I.... i just am staggered by some of the statements in this comment section. it's like it never occurred to most folks that DISHES are made up of individual INGREDIENTS combined & treated (heated, cooled, bathed, etc) in certain steps
I'm sure Ethan isn't the only cooking content you've ever seen in your life--did you think the others weren't providing a blueprint? mind boggled
@@jacyoutube4459 actually no, lots of recipes are very ingredient specific, lots of recipes have key ingredient that cant be subbed, and lots of recipes’ way or cooking are specific to the ingredients and cant be used as blueprints or a formula. and lots of the recipes doesnt tell u why it works and how u can use the formula
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Aguante el chori con chimichurri vieja. It's great for sandwiches and meats, but a secret to some pizza places here is brushing a little of it on top of the mozzarella great contrast and adds a crisp acidity to the pizza.
Killer idea to use on pizza!
@@EthanChlebowski ooh let me tell ya it is, I'm not inventing anything out of nothing, people do do it here in 🇦🇷 myself included. A good 70% hydration dough made with poolish and slowly bulk fermented in the fridge for a day or 2, a nice thick sauce spread thinly and a high fat mozzarella cheese (over 20%) it's a killer combo. Brush a little chimi on that sucka and boom thank me later.
@@joshuawalker301 un chori con criolla y chimi, what a killer combo!!
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@@federicoskliarevsky es re raro ver gente hablando en español Argento acá 😂 pero si brother re va ésa fede
Really like the South American vids -- there's so much great content for Asian and European cooking but South American cooking is often left out, and I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to learn more about it.
I’m really finding these “choose your own adventure” videos helpful. It’s nice to break away from all of my old recipes, and they are helping me be more creative in the kitchen. Thanks!
Argentinian here! traditionally chimichurri contains much more oregano, and also some pimentón/paprika. I like squeezing a bit of lemon too. If you’re in a hurry try hydrating the dry ingredients with a splash of hot water.
I am torn on the olive oil as presented in the video, most chimichurries I've tasted (even in Argentina when I went there a couple of years ago) are made with neutral flavoured oil. but to each his own I guess. but yeah, Chimichurri is fantastic.
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@@MrRilarios this depends on the type of olive oil you get. There are neutral olive oils and neutral flavoured as well.
@@MrRilarios Olive oil is great if you plan to make a small batch or an amount that you know it won't last beyond that moment. The problem is that you won't be able to save it on the fridge, it will rot really fast due the low temperature. Traditionally here we use a neutral flavored oil better for conservation in cold like sunflower oil, not only is better suited for that but it's also extremely more cheaper.
You mean dried bell peppers or in natura?
Best thing I love about Ethan's videos is that he absolutely just smashes down everything he makes. It's so awesome.
Lived in Argentina as a boy but still have family and friends there….looove the chimi! One recommendation is using sunflower oil or something a little more neutral than olive oil. I love olive oil, and it works fine…I just found sunflower oil allows the other flavors through a bit better. This was recommended to me by one of my friends down there. I could live on Choripan, in a baguette of course, with some chimi. Sorry if someone else suggested this. :)
I used avocado oil instead, is that ok ?
@@kr8714 hmmmm, never tried. I don’t see why not but haven’t tried that. As long as it tasted good though.
@@kr8714 I havent tried avocado oil, but usually any not invasive oil works just fine. Its really common the sunflower oil in argentina so we use that, but any neutral oil does the job
On the chopped vs blended method I do a hybrid. So I blend the oil and vinegar with the herb stems so they don’t go to waste (plus that’s where a lot of the nutrients are). Then I chop the leaves and aromatics and mix those with the blended mixture. Tastes so good and there’s no waste.
Edit: I should clarify. I blend the oil and vinegar with the soft herb stems like parsley or cilantro. Not anything with hard stems.
This sounds like a good balance, unless there is some relevant way in which the resulting vinaigrette responds to the rest of the ingredients. I definitely found the chopped chimichurri to be a bit too liquid when I made it last summer, so this could add that saucy body to it.
General people underestimate so much how useful is the structured perspective of food preparation, and this videos is exactly the reasong it is.
Very great video Ethan!
I love your approach to learning traditional and using that to come up with inspired spin-offs. My mouth was literally watering watching this.
Like Ethan and others have noted, I think the best part of this video is the acid/fat/aromatics breakdown. It really helps one understand the why verses the how, which shows you why it works together in the first place, AND how take this concept in any direction.
I made my own chimmichurri for the first time last summer and now it is basically essential any time I grill steaks. It is so easy, I don’t know why it took so long!
And then the garlicky oil in the bottom of the serving bowl is perfect for dunking good bread into.
Dunking the bread: you 100% got it.
Signed: a parrilla-going argie.
Put it on top of your fried eggs its unbelievable. Also its incredible in queso
Appreciate the Uruguay shout-out!!
We always get overlooked because of our much bigger neighbors.
I made both of these this week, and while the regular chimichurri is great, this cilantro habanero one is amazing! I even made the whole bowl like you did with bulgar wheat. Incredible! Thanks for the inspiration for food this week!
Great video. This week I made an awesome red chimichurri sauce. I used roasted red peppers, roasted onion, and roasted garlic. I also used equal parts parsley and cilantro. Came out great. Chimichurri really is a very versatile and easily adaptable sauce.
I’ve never made chimichurri but I recently made a hanging herb garden that is flourishing so I think it’s time to go for it! I’ve been making a lot of mixed herb pestos that have come out amazingly!
I love the way you setup a blueprint of the recipe. Sets up the approach and it helps approach the recipes with unique takes on the recipe. Thanks for your great work!
Every time I think an Ethan video isn't gonna be that interested or exciting he finds a way to make it wickedly fascinating. Keep up the great work, bud; This is some of the best culinary content I've ever witnessed on or off the internet.
Definitely one of my favorite video concepts. Breaking it down into the basic building blocks really helps me understand my options in the kitchen and keeps things from getting boring.
If you switch the parsley for cilantro and add fish sauce, you have an Asian Chimichurri that the West still don’t know about.
It is good you clarify that is a Chimichurri inspired sauce. Chimichurri has a very simple and specific recipe
I'm Portuguese and we always made a "salsa" base with parsley, lemon and olive oil.... sometimes adding pimenta paste, garlic, onions or oher herbs depending on the dish or personal tastes. Didn't realize this was basically the same as chimichurri.
Sidenote: The blended version will keep much much longer in the fridge.
Thankyou. An Aussie here. I'd heard of chimichurri, but was totally ignorant of what it was. Other than some type of food. We have an extensive herb and vegetable garden. So now the family will be bombarded with chimichurri too!
Love it. Forgot to add the dried Mexican oregano last time and made something I liked even better.
1 bunch of cilantro
1 small bunch of parsley (not flat leaf)
1/2 a head of garlic (grilled)
1 serrano pepper (grilled)
zest of 1 lime
1/2 juice of lime
red wine vinegar
olive oil
red pepper flakes
chicken bullion powder (or salt to taste)
Enjoy!
Just started making chimichurri this spring since we have a LOT of parsley coming up. I've been using fresh oregano so far since we have plenty. Love this stuff. Tastes great on a lot of foods and especially like it on baked potatoes and my brisket tacos. To me its like a parsley salad with an oil and vinegar dressing basically. You can eat this stuff straight up too, ha ha. I've been making pesto for years and freezing it so I've froze some of my chimicurri to see how it holds up. I expect it to be fine since I've been freezing parsley for years for use in soup and other cooked dishes. I could probably just throw some frozen chimicurri in a pan, let the oil melt, pull the parsley out and saute my veges for soup in it. Lots of options with this stuff. Your video is probably the most straight forward version of how to make this so thanks for the tips!
I've made a Thai version of your chimichurri. My herbs are thai red basil, mint, green sawtooth coriander. And for my aromatic and spices I used good quality fish sauce made it mild for Mrs. So I skipped the thai chili. Thanks for making it easy.
Oh man, this would be amazing. I'm definitely trying this. Unfortunately, I'm single so I will make it very spicy and garlicy. :' (
There was a Thai restaurant I'd ALWAYS hit anytime business took me to North Carolina (triad area)- that had a condiment VERY similar to what you made, only they had chunks of pickled Thai chilis in it.
I could eat that stuff all on it's own.
I like how you demonstrate how to mix-up a base recipe using a visual rubric and create something different. now I'm thinking of what other base recipes I know of that I can mix up.
I really hope you see this, because I was always torn between chopped vs blended and found the perfect balance - roughly pulse the aromatics and herbs, add to a bowl of olive oil and stir and let sit for 15mins before serving.
The lack of liquid in the food processor helps maintain a better texture while cutting down on chopping time :)
Great video Ethan! I love when foreigners get exited but all things Argentinian eheh!
Now if you allow me here a through guide on Chimichurri and other Argentinian AND Chilean sauces.
First of All, I will give techniques and recipes different to yours, that doesn't mean yours is wrong, the idea with Chimichurri is getting creative and do what you like, at the end this is maybe to inspire different ideas.
So lets start with the basics... Provenzal, Provenzal Sauce is basically the base of the Chimichurri which is Parsley and Garlic, so basically Parsley, Garlic, Salt, Pepper and Oil, traditionally in Argentina we always use Sunflower oil or neutral oil, I like to use Olive Oil but that's just me.
One important thing to make either Provenzal or Chimichurri is that you cut the Parsley and the Garlic together, the idea is that when you chop both at the same time then you smash both with the knife and chop again and smash pressing and moving the knife towars you (with the blade looking away of you of course), this will create something in the middle of a paste and a chop, it will release the garlic flavour and imbue it on the parsley, also use a bit more garlic here, but remove the stem.
After Provenzal is out of the way lets talk about "Salsa Criollla" or in english "Creole Sauce" this is a very different one, you chop in equal sizes, tomatoes, onions, red, green and yellow bell peppers, add Oil (again traditional is neutral oil you can use olive oil is better and in my opinion more flavourfull although the idea is to not have the taste of the oil but to taste everything else) and either Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice, that is the basic, you can add a bit of Provenzal to that.
Now lets go to Chile for a bit before going for the Chimichurri, here we have Pebre, Pebre is like something between Chimicurri and Salsa Criolla, it has tomatoes, onion, red and green pepper, and provenzal but instead of parsley you use Cilantro, and you can add even some White Wine, I'm not an expert in Pebre but that is the basics a Chilean here could give more advanced tips.
Now Chimichurri and we have 4 Varieties and different ways of doing each.
Variety 1 - Normal and Traditional Chimichurri
You start with a provenzal and add Oregano, here I would say add more than what you add and Dry Oregano is fine, the idea of Chimichurri is to make it one day and eat it the following day or after 48 to 72 hours so Dry Oregano is okay cause it's going to get hydrated. Chilli Flakes its traditional but usually we add more now our Chilli Flakes are not very spicy and Chimichurri is not necesarrily hot but it has to have a distinctive heat to it and to add to that I would say use Paprika too or the way we call it here "Pimenton Dulce", this is in part for color, usually Chimichurri is more redish, the greenish sauce is the Provenzal.
Now the different way of doing this is my way because it's what I like. To the traditional add fresh aji picante, fresh chili basically it is more hot and I like hot chimichurri, then instead of sweet Paprika, use a mix of hot paprika and smoked paprika, Oil go for Olive oil a good Italian Olive Oil, for the acidic part I like to use half lemon half balsamic vinegar and to finalize it a bit of Whisky.
Variety 2 - Cooking Version
Basically don't add vinegar just oil, and use it to put on the meat in grill, this is good for big pieces like entire rib cage and stuff like that but mainly entire rib cages.
Variety 3 - Blended
Here you can do what you did if you like it but I would say that the blended version should not use vinegar and it should be use to marinate, mainly pork, so you grab your pork put the blended chimichurri and that goes in the fridge for at least 2 hours to 12 hours, you can add beer to that so it adds moisture, yes we marinate with Chimichurri Beer.
Variety 4 - Blended then Strained
So this part willl make two products, you make the chimichurri with or without vinegar it's okay and then you blend it and after that you strain it with cheese cloth, you will get two byproducts, basically Chimichurri juice and Chimichurri Paste a quite Dry Paste, with the Paste I have never did anything but you could actually put it in a dryer and get dry chimichurri and then you can make a dry rub with it while the juice is used to inject the meat with it, so basically you get a Cooking Syringe and inject the meat in various places with the chimichurri juice, sometimes we do this with Vacio in English Thick Flank Steak its FOR ME the King of the grill most Argentinians will say that the King is the actual Asado which are the Ribs but for me the Vacio and injected with chimichurri... so juicy.
Hope this is of someone's interest, and if it's too much text... sorry xD
For the traditional version, I'd say the most often overlooked aspect is including enough pepper flakes so the oil turns reddish
People are usually obsessed with the green herb aspect of it, but the sauce is equally reliant on plenty of oil, oregano, and pepper flakes, at least from what I've tasted in Argentina (one critique I have of chimichurris there is that some versions are too vinegary)
The vinegar helps with the storage time.
Looks great. You're right about understanding the technique for making something like this. It then works with dozens of other ingredients. Thanks.
Here in Brazil we actually have a dry version in the markets (basically the same but without the fat and acid plus dry onion and dry garlic). I never used it with the acid+fat...
I use it like a all purpose spice, no matter where you throw it, it's gonna be awesome
I'm excited to try this more authentic version as well!
Love the way you brake down the components- herbs, fats, acids, aromatics & spices! This make it easier to venture off the recipe and explore)
The cilantro and habanero "chimi" it's just called Pebre in Chile, but the way is made is more chunky bits and more spicy, but its also made the way you did it
TIL!
- Pebre, is a very popular Chilean sauce made with chopped cilantro, tomatoes, onions and garlic, along with olive oil, vinegar and usually a spice component like chili peppers. It is served everywhere in Chile to accompany a wide variety of dishes, and of course everyone has their own version.
And
- Pebre is a Chilean sauce made with cilantro, chopped onion, olive oil, garlic, chile peppers as well as chopped tomatoes. Similar to salsa, this Pebre recipe adds a nice bite to your meals.
literal fue lo que pensé mientras lo hacia. Aguante el pebre y el chancho en piedra perro, no me importa nada (?
I just call anything with Cilantro a Soap
@@otto_jk I heard about 5% of the population believe it taste like soap. You are the unlucky 5%. I will say that one time when I out a lot of cilantro In a dish, it did taste like dish soap. But only one time and at high dose
Wow!!! This is amazing!! As a purist Argentinian I certify these are awesome variations on chimichurri!
I've never made Chimichurri but now I have the best motivation to fix that!
Please do. Make a sausage sandwich with chimichurri.
I've used your recipe, tweeked it with different ingredients several times, and it's absolutely amazing! I always keep your base though. Thanks!
On the topic of blending vs cutting: I think a ‘best of both worlds’ would be grinding with mortar and pestle! What do you think?
That's a third, entirely distinct world because of the bruising effect you get from pounding and grinding, it ruptures the cell walls differently.
@@danm8004 Exactly!
Give it a try! You will get more flavour out of it immediately, but I suspect the at the mouth feel will change; you won't get the same chunkyness as a rough chop.
@@Metoobie I suspect a half and half or "mild" grinding might be the best of both worlds.
I’ve always liked how you make videos such as these where you emphasize the technique and transform it to your tailor to your taste.
Spot on analysis. There's no such thing as a "ultimate chimi recipe". Personally y prefer less parsley and more spicy ingredients. Two things to try: 1- Mix some chimichurri with mayo, it makes a killer salad dressing. and 2- make a similar video about salsa criolla (creole sauce), We usually prepare chimichurri and criolla in our asados some days ahead (it improves the flavor), so everyone can decide their favorite one. Even with a single piece of bread, you can devour a full bowl without noticing it.
I fell in love with chimichurri just a few months ago! I found a recipe for a balsamic chimichurri, and its now my favorite thing to do to use up parsley right before it goes bad. I've tried both, but I'm much more of a fan of the hand chopped chimichurri. It just tastes more dynamic I guess.
I love making carrot tops chimichurri. Less food waste, and surprisingly delicious.
This sauce is addictive. I keep it in the fridge and been eating as sick day meal for last 2 days with brown rice, chicken and tomatoes. Thanks and looking similar food
I once accidentally bought cilantro instead of parsley for this, but it still tasted great.
sounds like zhug
Dawg, you have awakened my taste buds to the oily Tangy spicy aromatic flavor-bomb that is Chimichurri. The explanation and systematic breakdown of the flavor profile really helped me build and tweak my own Chimichurri
Lived in Argentina for a while and traditionally, mainly due to access to fresh vegetables/everything being very limited, chimichurri was made with less flavorful ingredient. I would highly suggest trying it with older herbs just because it gives it a more subtle taste that a lot of places don't get right.
Your channel inspires me not to just try a new recipe, but to be creative in the kitchen. I think that is what makes your content unique. Thanks and keep up the excellent work!
You are definitely your own man, but you could also be the next Alton Brown for the new generation of future chefs. Thanks again for a top quality video, Ethan.
I really like the way you break down recipes and their core components. really helps me learn about the content. love it. keep up the great work!!
Fantastic video! 👌 I do have a question: How long can you approximately keep the leftover in the container in the fridge?
I can answer that one. I kept it for 3 months (maked with the dey leaves). of course, it's better to add more oil to cover it and avoi to expose to the air. And it will be stronger, believe me). Normally I make a new one and add the old one to get more tasty.
@@gringossa Thank you
THANK YOU FOR THE BLUEPRINT. To me, this is what sets you apart from many other food content creators who don't explain the reasoning behind what they are doing.
For base chimichuri you should never forget to add bunch of red diced onions ;) trust me. And add some sugar as well. Taste buds will explode and you will think the chimchuri is the main dish and not the steak :D
This comment sent me to the ER. They were only to save a few of my taste buds.
Your palate, and philosophy and approach to cooking is exactly the same as mine. You are just better at it so I am grateful for all the content.
Thanks for the "or Uruguay" we are usually forgotten in this kinds of videos U_U
Dude! This video!! Loved every minute of it!!! Style, length and info. Yes
Does anyone here make chimichurri with cilantro rather than parsley? I love the taste
nice timing, I was thinking of making focaccia with chimichurri over top it for Father's day this weekend
Listening to you describing the ingredients made my mouth start watering!!
I love how you break it Dien into components that we can switch up and so make awesome! Thank you!
I get obsessed with my cucumber salsa and put it on lots of dishes or eat it with corn tostadas or other chips.
It brightens up and lightens up so many presentations!
I love all the actionable info in your videos, but your music choices are also always on point. Great stuff, man!
The quality of this video is so inspiring.
Love this! Thank you so much! Understanding the why and how made it easy for me to improvise for dinner tonight! Now, I will be making Chimichurri a lot more often!!! Great video!
it's great stuff, I also like to make it in a mortar, ends up somewhere in between chopped and blended. An other great variation is a board dressing, just chop your greens and garlic etc on the cutting board, sprinkle of lime or vinegar, olive oil, mix on the board with your knife, spread out and then put the grilled meat on top. Good stuff!
I made some chicken wraps today with this chimichurri. Damn, that stuff is addicting! I really love the acidic taste of it, and now I will try lots of other variants thanks to your blueprint recipe. Love your videos Ethan, when I'm in sort of a cooking rut or just out of ideas your videos always help me. Cheers!
Cant wait to try this out and some variations!
subbed cause the way u explain things is very pleasant informative, you dont add a ton of fluff. thanks for the great content
Another wonderful thing about chimichurri and its variations is how you can whip up a quick sauce of the kind while your pan is heating up (great for last minute additions to a meh meal) but you can also use it as a way to extend the shelf life of some fresh herbs (a great tool to have when you have too much available at a particular time).
In the subject of variations, I once made a super quick chimichurri inspired sauce to which I added a bit of Worcester Sauce. The extra umami made for a great condiment.
This guy is so wise. I made some chimichurri with rice today, and he is so correct. Very versatile way to make a meal.
When I make it instead of blending or hand chopping I use a food processor for everything but the oil. It comes out with a texture between your blended and hand chopped versions.
Made it with cilantro, mint, dried chili, lime, olive oil and a charred pepper, blended it and it turned out really good :)
Love this because we grew Seranno peppers instead of Jalapeño this year and have an excess of serranos to use. We are going to adapt our chimichurri recipe to include our serrano peppers. We also grew fresh parsley, oregano, and garlic.
Im hooked with chimichurrin since the first day i made in. For parsley wise i prefer to leave the whole leaves intact as the leaf retain its own liquid . It makes the content much more immerse with oil
One of my favorites along with Piri-Piri. Thank you for this recipe!
I love this video. Ethan is great. What would be cool is a video on the general ratios for a chimichurri sauce
I love chimmichurri and make it very similar to this. I recently tried a variation similar to your red pepper one but roasted and peeled the peppers first, super tasty!
After finding chimichurri several years ago, it quickly became my go-to sauce for especially grilled meats and many other things. I'm a big fan of sour.
This was exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Never made it before but I feel so confident it will turn out so great with the things I have ❤ about to make a chimichurri right now and marinade for grilling tomorrow !
Awesome video!! The spirit and fun of cooking is not following recipes but getting creative and making something special that's your own. I like making chimichurri with cilantro and my base herb, from there my gf and I throw in whatever. I don't think we've ever made the same variation more than twice
It's videos like these that will make living on my own so much easier. I love your videos. Just added to my list of recipe frameworks!
You and Adam are my go to guys when it comes to cooking idea's. Thx
For blend vs. chopped, I use a food processor and pulse it. You can still toss in everything this way (so it's way easier), but you can control the texture pretty well!
In Venezuela we make guasacaca, and the way I like to make mine is basically chimichurri plus avocado blended together. Shorter shelf life but it's great to make in small batches for steaks, potatoes, empanadas, you name it...
I thoroughly enjoy these kinds of videos from you! I'm currently growing out some garlic scapes and think I'm going to use some in making a chimichurri.
recently made one with pestle and mortar: parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, ginger, lemon, pepper, salt, chili
Wow what a pleasant video to watch! Really amazing editing and of course learned a lot with this didactic!
This looks delicious and very doable. We grow most if not all this stuff in our garden!
Yes! Every time I grill I make extra chicken. Grilled chicken salad and grilled chicken salad are amazing. I like the idea of having 2 or 3 sauces on hand now too.
I ate at a restaurant recently when I was on a work trip that served steak with the Chimichurri. I was skeptical at first, but my god it was so good. I never forgot the word and even went back the next day for more. Since I have returned home I have tried to make it for my steak. It was not as good as the restaurant, but still very tasty! Its my go to now, who needs A1 sauce these days right?!
Love this sauce I've made it numerous times in different ways and using birds eye chillies when they are orange in colour has a delightful flavour and heat. I prefer the chopped over blended having that fresh crunch makes all the difference
Mixing chimichurri with mayonnaise is amazing too - if you want a thicker dip or sauce for sandwiches, or just want chimichurri mayo for anything mayo related!
Or tahini! For falafel❤
2:30 i am from Chile, we use 1 tomato and 1 Shallot ( in Mirepoix or brunoise), coriander and parsley, 2 garlics, olive oil and lime juice you have "Pebre", is a typical accompaniment of our BBQ, optional you can put some chili, is really nice with the meat, try a hotdog with that and a little mayonnaise is really nice 😇.
I'm glad I saw this video!!!! I totally get chimichurri and from my understanding of the history of chimichurri it first evolved in places where dry spices are impractical because of the humidity. It's a great way to make red food more healthy and delicious!!!!
This is a beautiful and useful video. I like how you provide a guide to improvise.
Glad to see you are giving my country of Uruguay some credit @ethan! Keep up the amazing content.