Molho de Vilao - Cold Vinaigrette (Mainland Style)

January 12, 2023

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Molho de vilao (“villain’s sauce” or “peasant’s sauce”) is a Portuguese vinaigrette-style sauce for fish and meat. This is the cold mainland version — a simple vinaigrette of olive oil, vinegar, onion, and parsley. It improves significantly when made a day ahead.

Makes enough for 4 servings

Ingredients

120 ml extra virgin olive oil
50 ml white wine vinegar
1 medium onion (ca. 100 g), very finely minced
3 garlic cloves (ca. 15 g), very finely minced
1 large handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Mince onion, garlic, and parsley as finely as possible.
Combine in a bowl. Add vinegar, stir.
Pour in olive oil, stirring to combine.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour over cooked fish or meat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is better).
Serve cold or at room temperature.