Argentine marinade

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½teaspoonSaffron threads
½cupVirgin olive oil (1 20ml)
½cupWhite wine vinegar (1 20 ml)
1Spanish onion, diced
2Garlic cloves, pressed
¼cupParsley, chopped
1teaspoonThyme
1tablespoonLemon juice
Salt & pepper

Directions

An Argentine asado or barbecue is not authentic without this delicious marinade called chimichuri. it is similar to a multi spiced vinaigrette and is given an earthier tone with the addition of saffron.

I serve this with poultry or shellfish and brush it on top of garlic bread before toasting.

Powder threads and steep in lemon juice for 20 minutes. Combine all ingredients with whisk and store in covered jar.

From "Wild About Saffron++A Contemporary Guide to an Ancient Spice", by Ellen Szita. Published by Saffron Rose, 28 John Glenn Circle, Daly City, Ca., 94105. 1987.

Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; March 30 1993.