Choripan

Chorizo with pickled onions and chimichurri

Friends, this is Choripan, Choripan meet my friends.  

Grilled Choirzo

This delicious way to celebrate hot dog day starts with grilled chorizo.  This version we found (Klements) barely has any spicy heat, but still has some of the flavors of a traditional chorizo.  It’s a great choice if you are celebrating with children or others who aren’t big fans of spicy.

Chimichurri

Next, enters Chimichurri with it’s fresh green self.  He is chalked full of fresh green cilantro (or parsley if you prefer), onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil and blended up ninja style into this tasty sauce.  Today we tried something new and added yellow onion in place of the green onion.  I think we will go back to the green next time.  The sauce was a bit more watery this way and, of course, less green.

Lime Pickled Onions

And finally, Cebollas Encurtidas – or lime pickled onions.  I have gotta tell you, this recipe takes a bit of planning ahead, but it is soooooo worth it!  SO worth it!