Why I get obsessed with Chimichurri every summer.
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- Every summer I get obsessed with Chimichurri for a couple of weeks. Why? It pairs perfectly with grilled meats and once you understand the blueprint of how it's made, you can make tons of new variations.
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Chimichurri Blueprint
2:03 Cilantro Habanero 'Chimi'
2:56 To Blend or Not to Blend?
3:44 Grilled Chimichurri Bowl
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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.
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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@@fedecolo2010 es re raro ver gente hablando en español Argento acá 😂 pero si brother re va ésa fede
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.
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
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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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.
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.
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?
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
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
I keep a container of this in my fridge year round. A fun variant I like is a "dry" chimichurri, where you use dried parsley, oregano, basil and thyme and add like a tablespoon of paprika then I use a hand-blender in a narrow container and go for a kind of mayonnaise-like emulsion, which works because of the garlic. Throw a spoon of that on a steak and you're set.
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!
Best thing I love about Ethan's videos is that he absolutely just smashes down everything he makes. It's so awesome.
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.
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
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!
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’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 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!
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 all the actionable info in your videos, but your music choices are also always on point. Great stuff, man!
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 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.
Listening to you describing the ingredients made my mouth start watering!!
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.
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.
I love making carrot tops chimichurri. Less food waste, and surprisingly delicious.
Another great video! I've always enjoyed your content, but it's reached another level since you've been in France. Helps me understand the logic behind dishes and how to experiment with them. Keep it up!
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!
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.
I once accidentally bought cilantro instead of parsley for this, but it still tasted great.
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Dude! This video!! Loved every minute of it!!! Style, length and info. Yes
I've used your recipe, tweeked it with different ingredients several times, and it's absolutely amazing! I always keep your base though. 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!
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.
Looks great. You're right about understanding the technique for making something like this. It then works with dozens of other ingredients. Thanks.
Love the way you brake down the components- herbs, fats, acids, aromatics & spices! This make it easier to venture off the recipe and explore)
I've never made Chimichurri but now I have the best motivation to fix that!
Please do. Make a sausage sandwich with chimichurri.
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!
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!
Ethan these videos always get me inspired to cook, thanks for the great content
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 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 :)
The quality of this video is so inspiring.
This is exactly the kind of insight I look for in cooking videos! Great stuff!
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.
My argentine GF and her family introduced me to "chimi" years and years ago. I'm Mexican, so I like to make my version I like to add a Lil more heat to the party. Her Argentinean family are not big on the heat, almost at all but living in California they have slightly adapted.
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.
subbed cause the way u explain things is very pleasant informative, you dont add a ton of fluff. thanks for the great content
Thanks for the "or Uruguay" we are usually forgotten in this kinds of videos U_U
If you switch the parsley for cilantro and add fish sauce, you have an Asian Chimichurri that the West still don’t know about.
Absolutely making this tomorrow! Thanks ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
What a fantatsic video - one of your best! Edited so nicely and music choice is very fitting
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
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.
It is good you clarify that is a Chimichurri inspired sauce. Chimichurri has a very simple and specific recipe
I love how you break it Dien into components that we can switch up and so make awesome! Thank you!
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
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
Love the blue print style of this recipe
nice timing, I was thinking of making focaccia with chimichurri over top it for Father's day this weekend
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 !
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.
I really love this video. You break everything down so we can change it up if we want to do so.
I can’t wait to try a few variations of this!!!
Wow what a pleasant video to watch! Really amazing editing and of course learned a lot with this didactic!
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!
Really impressive video thanks EC!
Great video. Best breakdown of Chimichurri I've seen.
Love this style of content, Ethan! Keep it coming :D can't wait to try that habernero style sauce!!
Great video I’m definitely making this when I get home!
so glad i found your channel. this looks amazing
This is a beautiful and useful video. I like how you provide a guide to improvise.
great instructions! Thanks a bunch!
You and Adam are my go to guys when it comes to cooking idea's. Thx
Wow! That breakdown just widened my perspective to experiment with cooking.
Thanks a lot and Kudos to you, brother.
Instantly Subscribed, looking forward for more innovative content.
It's basically like pesto and vinaigrette has a lovechild.
I love this with some parsley as a herb!!! Great piece of content as always.
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!
This is so helpful!! Thank you
Cant wait to try this out and some variations!
YES! I needed this!!!!
You’re so good at this
This was a phenomenal video. Thank you
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
Thank you!! I was actually craving this when I woke up this morning
good stuff, thanks, will try it this summer!
I love your channel so much!!
I love your “to the facts” approach!
My absolute favourite! I put it on everything 😍
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.
What a great video! Better than 99%! Good info and easy for home cooks.
This was an amazing, informative video!