Rouille
Rouille is a sauce that consists of olive oil with breadcrumbs, garlic, saffron and chili peppers. It's a perfect accompaniment to fish stews and soups.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Fish or vegetable broth - 2 tablespoons
- Stale bread - 1 slice, crust removed
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Saffron threads - A pinch
- Garlic cloves - 2, peeled
Let's Get Started
- In a mortar, pound the garlic with the saffron and cayenne until a paste forms.
- Soak the bread in the broth until softened, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Add the bread to the mortar and pound until smooth.
- Gradually add the olive oil, pounding constantly, until a smooth sauce forms.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the rouille on the side with fish stews or soups.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 1g
