Coulis is a French sauce that is smooth from being run through a sieve, and thick because of the pureed fruit or vegetable used as a base. Your coulis can be sweet or savory, use it on its own as a sauce, or put it in another sauce to enhance the flavor. Knowing how to make a basic coulis will help you always be prepared whenever you need to make a sauce.
Raspberry Coulis
Making raspberry coulis is a perfect way to top pancakes in the morning, or ice cream for dessert, and making it couldn’t be easier. Simply combine water and sugar in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Puree the syrup with raspberries, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, and store from anywhere from 4-5 days or freeze for a couple of months.
Parsley Coulis
This sauce is a great way to jazz up any dish, and also sneak in your greens. Whether it’s plain chicken or some sauteed vegetables, every dish needs a sauce. Blanch some spinach and parsley and dry well. Puree with some warm stock and butter, strain and you have a flavorful and healthy sauce. You can also omit the butter if you’d like to make it vegan.
