Jun 09 2026
Restaurants›El Minuto Cafe›Red Or Green Chile Chimi Recipe

Red Or Green Chile Chimi Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time45m
Serves4

Make Red Or Green Chile Chimi Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Chili Base

Additional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the red or green chile peppers, garlic cloves, and onion. Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers, then chop them into small pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and chopped chile peppers, stirring occasionally for another 5-7 minutes.

Cooking the Chili Base

  1. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle in the cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the spices with the vegetable mixture.

  2. 4

    Simmer

    Add the water to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Final Touches

  1. 5

    Blend the Mixture

    Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the fresh cilantro and lime juice, and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add more water to reach your desired consistency.

  2. 6

    Taste and Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the chimichurri and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or cilantro to your liking.

More from El Minuto Cafe