Ma's Chimichurri Sauce

An Ecuadorian-style chimichurri with citrus, fresh basil, and chia seeds. A green, citrus-bright herb sauce with a slight kick from jalapeno and aji limo. Versatile enough to dress meat or salad.

At a glance

• Heat level: Mild
• Peppers: Jalapeno (2,500 to 8,000 SHU), Ecuadorian aji limo / lemon drop (30,000 to 50,000 SHU)
• Size: 5 oz
• Key ingredients: Orange juice, jalapenos, lemon juice, aji limo peppers, basil, cilantro, chia seeds
• Style: Ecuadorian-style chimichurri sauce
• Maker: Tennessee Bob, Rancho Del Fuego

Best for

• Churrasco steak and grilled chicken
• Fried or grilled fish
• Quiche and escargot
• Mixed into spinach-artichoke dip
• Salad dressing on avocado slices
• Gifts for home cooks who reach for chimichurri

How to use

Spoon over grilled meats like a classic chimichurri, dress sliced avocado, or whisk with olive oil and lime for a salad dressing.

Flavor profile

Bright citrus and herbs up front, mild pepper warmth, gentle thickness from chia seeds.

About Tennessee Bob

Tennessee Bob's hot sauces come from Rancho Del Fuego, where each bottle is named for a character in Bob's pepper-people stories. Bob blends Ecuadorian heritage with Tennessee tradition into small-batch sauces that balance heat with finished flavor.