What is the best tool to make chimichurri sauce?

[GotGarlic]

Originally Posted by legend_018

Funny thing is, the recipe was from Bobby Dean and it said use a blender or a small food processor. lol

Not all recipe writers are good at it I use what I have that will get the job done. I've been known to skip or combine steps if I think the recipe instructions are inefficient.

[tenspeed]

Originally Posted by Steve Kroll

I often find it's more work to clean up the food processor than to just mince a few herbs on a cutting board.

I agree completely. The big food processor gets used once or twice a year. The mini prep is very easy to clean, but for small amounts it's the knife. I also have the 4 cup version of the mini prep (2 cups liquid), and will process in batches rather than clean the big one.

[Andy M.]

Originally Posted by tenspeed

I agree completely. The big food processor gets used once or twice a year. The mini prep is very easy to clean, but for small amounts it's the knife. I also have the 4 cup version of the mini prep (2 cups liquid), and will process in batches rather than clean the big one.

I'm not sure why the size of the FP makes a difference. I just give the pieces a quick rinse and into the DW.

[PrincessFiona60]

Ouch! I'm the dishwasher in this house...

[Andy M.]

Sorry.

[PrincessFiona60]

LOL!! Good Morning Andy!

[Andy M.]

Good Morning!

[Janet H]

I would use one of these:

[Kayelle]

Originally Posted by Janet H

I would use one of these:

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Just what I was thinking Janet. It's sure the most authentic tool.

[Dawgluver]

Molcajete, I believe. That's what the Mexicans use. Makes great chimichurri, along with being a good spice grinder.