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Tomato coulis is suitable for use as an accompaniment to meat, fish and vegetable dishes. A thick sauce, coulis can also be used as a base for soups, a topping on a dip or as a starter flavor for other sauces. When used on its own, tomato coulis can be served hot or cold.
This recipe serves approximately 4.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon/15ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon/15ml tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons/30ml fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon/5ml soft brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Steps
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1Put all of the ingredients (except for the salt and pepper) into the food processor or blender.
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2Process or blend the ingredients until smooth.Advertisement
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3Add salt and pepper to taste.
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4Use. Either pour the tomato coulis into a serving dish for diners to partake from or serve individually on plates alongside or over the food.
- If you want hot coulis instead, place in a pan and heat gently to just before boiling. Then serve.
Things You'll Need
- Cutting board and knife
- Food processor or blender
- Serving dish (optional)
- Lid or wrap if chilling; pan if heating
References
- Adapted from Atkinson, France and Mayhew (eds.), 400 Sauces, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84681-071-8
