Marta’s Famoso Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is essential at traditional asados in Argentina—and so loved, it’s drizzled over grilled dishes by homecooks of all nationalities across the world. If you’re looking for an authentic and truly great recipe, this is the chimi to make.

We are honored to showcase this chimichurri recipe from Marta Raquel Serrano, cementing the Argentinian homecook’s family-famous reputation. The Familia Kitchen community agrees, voting her sauce the No. 1 winner of Familia Kitchen’s Your Favorite Chimichurri Recipe Contest.

“Marta is an incredible cook and can throw down with homemade sauces and pasta, and especially with sweets,” says Melissa Aguilera Rober of New York. Melissa is married to Marta’s nephew, who is equally family famous for his Argentinian asados and a fan of his Tia Marta’s chimichurri, of course. Whenever Alex and their family goes back to visit family in Argentina, a highlight of their trip is spending time with Marta. She lives in San Isidro, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires.

Plus, this chimi has so many uses, reports Melissa. “Marta says that although this is typically known as a topping for meat, it is also delicious as a dressing for salads and pizza. If you mix it with a little mayonnaise, it can even make a great dip or spread.”

Taste Marta’s celebrated chimichurri for yourself by making her recipe below. It uses finely minced parsley, mucho garlic, and just enough crushed red pepper to add welcome heat to the carne at your next asado.

Gracias, Marta. Y felicidades!

For more authentic Argentinian recetas like this one, check out her nephew Alex’s recipe for his homeland’s famous cocktail: Fernet and Coke. And for more traditional dishes, check out another family-famous Argentinian parillero Cristian Marchiaro’s insider’s guide to grilling a traditional asado like a local. His mother-in-law Alicia’s delicioso flan mixto with dulce de leche and whipped cream is also highly recommended—and the winner of Familia Kitchen’s Your Favorite Dulce de Leche Recipe Contest.

Ready to Make Marta’s Famoso Chimichurri?

Marta’s Famoso Chimichurri

Recipe by Marta Raquel Serrano

4.8 from 5 votes

Cuisine: Argentinian

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 head garlic, about 5 to 6 cloves, minced

• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup corn oil

• 1/2 cup white vinegar

• 1 to 2 Tbsp crushed red pepper, to your taste

• 1/2 tsp salt, to taste

• 1/8 tsp pepper, to taste

Directions

• Peel and finely mince a half a head of garlic, about 5 to 6 garlic cloves.
• Finely chop the parsley leaves into tiny pieces.
• Mix all the ingredients together and serve on your favorite meats at your next Argentinian asado or grill gathering.

Notes

• Add a little mayo to this chimichurri recipe and it becomes a delicious dip ready for your next party, says Marta.