Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  teaspoon      saffron threads
     1/2  cup           virgin olive oil -- (1 20ml)
     1/2  cup           white wine vinegar -- (1 20 ml)
   1                    Spanish onion -- diced
   2                    garlic cloves -- pressed
     1/4  cup           parsley -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      thyme
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
                        salt & pepper

Preparation:

An Argentine asado or barbecue is not authentic without this delicious marinade called chimichuri. it is similar to a multi spiced vinaigrette and is given an earthier tone with the addition of saffron. I serve this with poultry or shellfish and brush it on top of garlic bread before toasting. Powder threads and steep in lemon juice for 20 minutes. Combine all ingredients with whisk and store in covered jar. From "Wild About Saffron--A Contemporary Guide to an Ancient Spice", by Ellen Szita. Published by Saffron Rose, 28 John Glenn Circle, Daly City, Ca., 94105. 1987.