Provençal sauce is finely chopped fresh parsley and garlic mixed with sea salt and olive oil and rested for 10 minutes, with no cooking. It takes 10 minutes and serves 6.
Originally from Provence in France and very popular in Spanish cooking, it is all about garlic and parsley.
How to Make Provençal Sauce?
Use olive oil, or corn oil if you prefer not to mask the garlic and parsley. Chop finely, or use a mortar for a more aromatic sauce.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of Provençal sauce contains approximately 80 kcal, 2 g of carbohydrates, 8 g of fat, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fiber, 0 g of sugars, 0 mg of cholesterol, and 200 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Provençal Garlic and Parsley Sauce Recipe
Preparation: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 50 ml (3½ tablespoons) of olive oil
- 50 g (2 cups loosely packed) of fresh parsley
- 6 garlic cloves
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the parsley well in cold water, drain, and pat dry with paper towels, then chop finely. Peel the garlic and chop it finely on a cutting board.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped garlic and parsley, add sea salt to taste, and pour the olive oil over them. Stir gently with a spoon and rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve freshly made with all kinds of roast or grilled meats, or spread on firm bread.
Additional Tips
Rest for more flavor
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving so the garlic and parsley release their essential oils.
Use a mortar
Crushing the garlic and parsley in a mortar gives a more even, aromatic sauce that blends better with the oil.
Fresh garlic only
Garlic powder lacks the intensity and freshness this sauce needs.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, although it is best fresh.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | Corn or sunflower oil | 50 ml | More neutral |
| Extra virgin olive oil | Mild olive oil | 50 ml | Less peppery |
| Knife | Mortar | 1 | More aromatic |
| Parsley | Parsley and basil | 50 g | Sweeter herbal note |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Provençal sauce?
A sauce from Provence, France, very popular in Spanish cooking, made with finely chopped fresh parsley and garlic, sea salt, and olive oil, with no cooking.
2. What do I serve it with?
All kinds of roast or grilled meats, or spread on firm bread. Serve it freshly made after a short 10 minute rest.
3. Does it need to rest?
About 10 minutes before serving; for a more intense flavor, refrigerate it for an hour. Stir gently before serving.
4. Can I make it in a mortar?
Yes, for a more even and aromatic texture; add the sea salt at the end and adjust to taste.
Benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil contains oleocanthal, which has anti inflammatory properties, and is rich in antioxidants.
Did You Know?
Extra virgin olive oil is obtained only by mechanical means, without heat or chemical processes, and must have an acidity of 0.8% or less and a flavor free of defects.
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