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Encyclopedia > Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina but used in countries as far north as Nicaragua.[1] It is commonly known as the ketchup of Argentina. For the computer protocol, see SAUCE. Or see source. ... Marination, also known as marinading, is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. ... Kinnikuman character, see Meat Alexandria. ...

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Origin

Chimichurri originated in Argentina and is a popular sauce used with grilled meat in many Latin American countries.[2][3] It is told that the unusual name 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 Argentine 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 sauces' name was corrupted to 'chimichurri', while others say it was changed in his honor.[4] Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... This article is about the island of Ireland. ... Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820) was an Argentine lawyer, politician, and military leader, born in Buenos Aires. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Independence of Argentina was declared on July 9, 1816 by the Congress of Tucumán. ...


Other similar stories involve Jimmy Curry, an English meat importer; a Scot, James C. Hurray, travelling with gauchos; and an English family in Patagonia overheard by the group of Argentinians 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. Wiktionary has a definition of: Scot A Scot is a person from Scotland. ... Gauchos taming horses in Corrientes Province, Argentina. ... Patagonia, as most commonly defined (in orange). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...


Preparation

Chimichurri is made from chopped parsley, dried oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, and paprika with olive oil. Vinegar can be added for more "bite". It is usually the only seasoning for steak and chorizo sausages in Argentine asados. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat. Chimichurri is also available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water. This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Binomial name Origanum vulgare L. Oregano or Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and southern and central Asia. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... Edible salt is mostly sodium chloride (NaCl). ... Binomial name Piper nigrum L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Bell peppers come in various shapes and colors, and are used to make paprika. ... Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive (Olea europaea), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. ... Vinegar is sometimes infused with spices or herbs—as here, with oregano. ... Chorizo Portuguese chouriços (left) Chorizo (IPA: [tʃoriθo] or [tʃoɹɪso]) is a term encompassing several types of pork sausage originating from the Iberian Peninsula and known as chouriço in Portugal, which have in common the use of dried, smoked red peppers (pimentón/piment... Asado is cuts of meat, usually beef, which are cooked on a grill (parrilla) or open fire. ...


The preparation is likely a mixture of Spanish and Italian methods, a general reflection of Argentine society as a whole. The essential elements of chimichurri are common to both Spain and Italy. The overall compositions, taste and preparation are clearly derived from Genovese pesto. Pesto (italian pron. ...


See also

This article was a former Spanish Translation of the Week. ... Nacatamal Vigoron Vaho Churrasco con Chimichurri Gallo Pinto Sopa de Mondongo Pescado Tipitapa Brochetas Tres Leches Cake Pio Quinto Relampago Repocheta Pinolio Cacao Chicha Repocheta Chicharrón See also Wikipedia Cookbook Cooking Nicaragua Categories: Food and drink stubs | Nicaraguan cuisine ...

References

  1. ^ http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/grilln/Basic_Chimichurri.html
  2. ^ http://www.recipeland.com/talk/post/?id=1107
  3. ^ recipeland.com Sauces from around the world - ΒΆ 3
  4. ^ http://www.rackelhanen.se/eng/10276.htm

External links

  • Chimichurri recipe

 

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