CHORIPÁN ARGENTINIAN STYLE

The choripán is an essential Argentinian street food that is often prepared on a parrilla (charcoal grill) and traditionally paired with chimichurri.

We recommend pairing this recipe with a side of fries and some cool refreshing beer.

Ingredients

Choripán Ingredients

  • 1 baguette

  • 2 - 4 El Argentino chorizo

  • 1 - 2 chopped tomatoes (optional)

  • ¼ chopped small picked red onion* (optional)

Chimichurri Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

  • 3 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped*

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine the chimichurri ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate.

  2. Grill the sausages until cooked and butterfly cut them when done (optional).

  3. Slice the baguette lengthwise and grill for 2 minutes on both sides until toasty. 

  4. Place the chorizos in the baguette and top with chimichurri. Add fresh tomatoes and onions if desired.

Substitutions

  • *Quick pickled red onion recipe:

    In a large jar, dissolve 1/2 tsp of sugar and 1/2 tsp of salt in 3/4 cup of white or apple cider vinegar. Slice up a red onion submerge it in the vinegar mixture. Peppercorns, crushed garlic cloves, fresh chili pepper, or fresh thyme can also be added to taste. Place in the fridge and the pickle will be ready in a couple of hourses here

  • No worries! Fresh oregano can be substituted with dry oregano

Customization Idea!

Another typical sauce used in choripán is salsa rosa (i.e salsa golf or Argentinian ketchup)

It’s equal parts mayonnaise and ketchup that’s occasionally sprinkled with cumin and/or a dash of hot sauce.