Ingredients
1 pound Argentinian chorizo Provides the hearty, spicy base for the sandwich.
Pieces of French baguette cut to the length of the chorizo Offers a crunchy yet soft bread to hold everything together.
1 cup chimichurri sauce Adds a tangy, herbaceous kick to enhance the overall flavor.
1 large finely diced tomato Used in the fresh salsa criolla for a sweet and juicy element.
1 small finely diced sweet onion Brings a mild, aromatic crunch to the salsa criolla.
1 teaspoon kosher salt Seasons the salsa criolla perfectly.
3 tablespoons olive oil Incorporated into the salsa criolla and for grilling, adding healthy fats and moisture.
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Gives the salsa criolla its bright, acidic tang.
1 tablespoon olive oil Specifically for drizzling inside the baguette before grilling, to help toast it lightly.
Instructions
1-Set the grill: First, set the grill to medium-high direct heat to get that ideal cooking temperature.
2-Prepare salsa criolla: While the grill heats, combine the salsa criolla ingredients 1 large finely diced tomato, 1 small finely diced sweet onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar and set them aside at room temperature to let the flavors meld.
3-Grill the chorizo: Next, grill the 1 pound of Argentinian chorizo, turning it frequently for a good char, then butterfly it by slicing lengthwise for even more flavor.
4-Prepare the bread: After that, slice the pieces of French baguette like hot dog buns and drizzle the inside with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5-Grill bread and chorizo: Place both the chorizo and the bread cut side down on the grill to char and toast lightly, adding that extra texture everyone loves.
6-Spread chimichurri: Spread the chimichurri sauce on the chorizo before it finishes cooking, then assemble the sandwich while it’s hot, topping it with the chimichurri and fresh salsa criolla for a burst of taste in every bite.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Use authentic Argentinian chorizo for the best traditional flavor.
🍅 Choose ripe, sweet tomatoes to balance the savory and spicy elements.
🔥 Keep the grill hot to get a nice char on both the chorizo and bread for texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten (due to baguette)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg