I stumbled upon Pablo Kim's chimichurri stand at the Ladera Ranch Farmers Market and, honestly, had no idea what chimichurri even was. Pablo explained it's a popular Argentine condiment used for all kinds of things--sauce, dip, dressing, marinade--and I figured, why not give it a try?
I sampled all three flavors on a small piece of bread. The original was tasty, the spicy was a bit intense for my taste buds, but the mild? Spot on! It's got this great herb-y, tangy flavor without cilantro (which, thankfully, I'm not a fan of). Pablo said it goes well on almost anything, and he wasn't exaggerating.
For $8, I grabbed a small jar to test it out at home. I went through it in about three meals--I was just slathering it on everything! Now, I'm wishing I'd bought the big 16 oz jar for $18. So far, I've put it on grilled cheese, breakfast burritos, hard-boiled eggs, and even a bowl of chicken fettuccini . Seriously, that combo blew my mind; it even worked with the free garlic bread I got on the side!
And if you're wondering, yes, Pablo is Korean. He was actually born and raised in Argentina and moved to California in his 20s, so he speaks Spanish and Korean fluently (though he jokes he's "not great at either"). You can also find him at the Chino Hills Farmers Market on Wednesdays if that's closer for you or Saturdays you can find him at Yorba Linda Farmers Market.
If you've never tried chimichurri, this is a must. Grab a jar--you'll be hooked! read more