Chimichurri burger facts for kids
The Chimichurri burger is a popular snack from the Dominican Republic. People often call it a "Chimi burger", "Dominican burger", or just "chimi". It's a type of sandwich that's very famous there.
This special burger is usually made with grilled ground pork or beef. It's served on a soft roll called pan de agua, which means "water bread". To make it even better, it's topped with fresh chopped cabbage. A creamy sauce called Salsa golf is also added. You can find these delicious burgers all over the Dominican Republic. They are often sold by street vendors. Each vendor might have their own secret recipe. This means every chimi burger can taste a little different!
Where to Find Chimi Burgers
Chimi burgers are very popular in the Dominican Republic. You can often find them sold from food trucks. They are also popular in many parts of the United States.
Many Dominican communities in the U.S. sell chimi burgers. You can find them in places like Washington Heights, Manhattan and Corona, Queens in New York City. They are also sold in Brooklyn, New York, and Paterson, New Jersey. In Florida, you might find them in the Allapattah area of Miami and in Orlando. Other places include Lawrence, Massachusetts, north of San Antonio, Texas, and in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Chimi Burger's Story
No one knows exactly when the Dominican chimi burger first appeared. But many people on the island give credit to an Argentinian cook named Juan Abrales. He moved to the Dominican Republic in the 1970s.
The chimi burger is similar to street food found in Argentina. In Argentina, people often put chimichurri sauce and coleslaw on sandwiches, hot dogs, and grilled meats. The Salsa golf sauce also comes from Argentina. There, it's used with shrimp, fried foods, hot dogs, and burgers.
See also
In Spanish: Chimichurris para niños
