Argentine · main
Churrasco
Churrasco reads umami 8.4, richness 6.4 and salinity 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine main, about 1 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.4 · Richness 6.4 · Salinity 3.8 · Heat 2.7 · Earthy 1.7 · Sweetness 1.7 · Bitterness 1.5 · Nutty 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Sourness 1.2 · Fruity 1.1 · Floral 0.7 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (4)
- 4 thin-cut beef sirloin
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chimichurri
Time & effort: about 1 hr 25 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 149.6 kcal, 21 g protein, 5.4 g fat, 4.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Season the steak with coarse salt and a brush of olive oil.
- Cook on a very hot grill or cast-iron pan for two to three minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest briefly, then serve with chimichurri and a simple green salad.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Tamales de Rajas con Queso — Mexican
- Provoleta — Argentine
- Bitterballen — Dutch
- Cajun Pinto Beans — Cajun/Creole
- Asado (Argentine BBQ) — Argentine
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.