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chimichurri

Pronunciation: /tʃɪmɪˈtʃʊri/
Definition of chimichurri

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

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