🌿 Basil chimichurri

1 bowl · prep 15 min · cook —

Ingredients

• 30 g fresh basil leaves, packed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 small red chili, finely minced
• 45 ml red wine vinegar
• 95 ml olive oil

Method

1. Chop the basil finely by hand, or pulse it a few times in a processor — without pureeing it, or the sauce turns pasty.
2. Add the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and red chili, and stir.
3. Pour in the red wine vinegar then the olive oil, and stir to combine evenly.
4. Let it rest 15 to 30 min before serving: that rest is what melds the flavours.
5. Taste and adjust salt, vinegar or chili.
6. Serve over grilled meats, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or as a dip with good bread.

Adapted from The Cooking Foodie (YouTube)

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