Fresh Cilantro

This fresh sauce complements steak, chicken, fish and lamb wonderfully. Chimichurri works well as a marinade, and is also delicious on vegetables. Try it on a burger.  Your taste buds will thank you!

CUBAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

• 7 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 1/4 cup packed fresh Cilantro
• 3/4 cup packed fresh Parsley
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or rice wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp grated lime peel
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Place garlic in a small food processor, cover and chop.  Add the cilantro, parsley, pepper flakes and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped.

Add the vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce and lime peel.  While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Drizzle over grilled meat before serving.