Sauce Chimichurri: From Asado Tradition to Global Kitchens

Sauce Chimichurri: From Asado Tradition to Global Kitchens

Introduction Chimichurri is an uncooked, rich, and fresh sauce coming from South America (Argentina and Uruguay, but also Paraguay, Chile, Brazil, Peru), made with chopped green herbs like parsley and oregano, together with aromatics like garlic and chili peppers, in combination with olive oil and …

Gastrique: The Sweet-and-Sour Balance

Gastrique: The Sweet-and-Sour Balance

Sauce gastrique is a French vinegar-based sauce, a cousin to the Italian* and Asian** sweet and sour sauces. You, like me have maybe heard Gastrique because of the classic dish duck à l’orange (Duck breast with orange sauce). It the backbone of some sweet-and-sour or …