Chimichurri (hot vinegar-parsley sauce- argentina)

1 -1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
1cupRed wine vinegar
2tablespoonsAji chile powder, -OR- substitute New Mexican red chile powder
4clovesGarlic; minced
1teaspoonCrushed black pepper-corns
1teaspoonDried oregano
1eachBay leaf; crushed
¼cupMinced parsley (or substitute Italian parsley)
Salt to taste

Directions

Combine the olive oil and vinegar in a bowl and beat with a whisk.

Stir in the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly, and allow to sit for 2 hours to blend the flavors.

Serve with broiled, roasted or grilled meat and poultry.

Authors' Heat Scale: Medium

_Hot and Spicy Latin Dishes_ from Chili Pepper Magazine Dave DeWitt, Mary Jane Wilson, Melissa T. Stock Prima Publishing, 1995 ISBN 1-55958-484-X Typos by Jeff Pruett Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 08-15-95