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Portuguese Chimichurri Sauce (Molho Cru) Recipe

Portuguese chimichurri sauce (molho cru), has been used in Portuguese cuisine for many centuries, specifically on fish and meats.
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In2 h 10 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings1

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 tablespoons of Portuguese olive oil2 tablespoons of red wine vinegarPepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)1/2 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes1/2 bunch of fresh parsley, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 tablespoons of Portuguese olive oil2 tablespoons of red wine vinegarPepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)1/2 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes1/2 bunch of fresh parsley, minced
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Preparation

  1. Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for flavors to absorb.
  4. Spread over fried or grilled fish.
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Comments
Antonio Silveira
Antonio Silveira
Molho cru where I come from there is no olive oil or crushed onion, and no use with meat just fish
3 Years ago, Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Port
Antonio, it doesn't say crushed onion, it says chopped and I updated to fish only as that is the in what we use as well.
3 Years ago, Tuesday, March 15, 2022
bud
bud
add cilantro and fresh oregano for even more flavor!
3 Years ago, Saturday, March 12, 2022
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