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Sleeper Agent Chimichurri

Traditional chimichurri is parsley, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Adding finely shredded Sleeper Agent lettuce doesn't change the flavor profile — it adds body and a subtle 500 SHU warmth that nobody can identify but everyone notices.

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Total

15 min

Servings

12

Peak SHU

500

Featured Organisms

SS-LET-01Sleeper AgentLettuce · 500 SHU

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Sleeper Agent lettuce (SS-LET-01), very finely shredded
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine parsley, lettuce, garlic, and oregano in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add olive oil and vinegar. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Season with pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Deep Cover lettuce (5K SHU) for noticeable heat.
  • Keeps refrigerated for a week.
Science Note

Lettuce's high water content (95%) means the capsaicin is highly concentrated in the dry matter. When shredded finely, the cell walls rupture and release capsaicinoids into the oil phase of the chimichurri, distributing heat evenly.

Pairs With

Ember Bruschetta

Classic Italian bruschetta with Ember tomato — 5,000 SHU of gentle heat on grilled bread.