chimichurri

 
Pronunciation: /tʃɪmɪˈtʃʊri/

noun

[mass noun]
  • (in Argentinian cookery) a piquant sauce or marinade traditionally used on grilled meat, typically containing parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and flakes of chilli pepper: often billed as ‘Argentine barbecue sauce’, chimichurri extends its influence far beyond the grill

Origin:

Argentinian Spanish: origin unknown