Choripan is Argentina’s iconic asado sandwich: juicy grilled chorizo tucked into crusty bread and sharpened with chimichurri.
The sausage cooks over steady heat while the herb sauce rests, giving its garlic, vinegar, and parsley time to mingle.
Grill the chorizo gently until cooked through, then split it lengthwise for extra char without drying the center.
Serving Suggestions
Serve choripan with extra chimichurri, grilled peppers, lemon wedges, and a tomato-onion salad.
Recipe Notes
Chimichurri keeps refrigerated for several days. Bring it to room temperature before serving so the olive oil loosens.
Argentine Choripan with Chimichurri
Grilled chorizo in crusty rolls with a bright parsley, garlic, vinegar, and olive-oil chimichurri.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Small bowl
- Tongs
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Choripan
- 1 1/2 lb fresh chorizo
- 4 pieces crusty sandwich rolls split
- 1 medium lemon cut into wedges
Chimichurri
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make the chimichurri:
- Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, oil, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Let the sauce rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the chorizo:
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium.
- Grill the chorizo, turning often, until browned and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Split the sausages lengthwise for the last few minutes to char the cut sides.
Assemble:
- Toast the rolls cut-side down on the grill.
- Place a grilled chorizo in each roll and spoon over chimichurri.
- Serve with lemon wedges and extra sauce.
Notes
- Avoid piercing the sausage repeatedly so it stays juicy.
- Chimichurri can be made a day ahead.
- Use a mild or spicy chorizo according to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 30gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g