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Delicious Rouille Sauce

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A rich and flavorful sauce perfect for pairing with seafood or as a dip, featuring roasted sweet peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, and olive oil.

Ingredients for Delicious Rouille Sauce

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Sweet Peppers, Roasted, peeled, and seeded

0 oz

Garlic Clove, Pounded

each

Cayenne Pepper

teaspoons

Water

teaspoons

How to Make Delicious Rouille Sauce

1. Roast and Prepare Sweet Peppers

Roast the large sweet peppers until the skin is charred, then peel and seed them.

2. Purée Peppers

Purée the peeled peppers using a food processor or mortar to form the base of the rouille.

3. Prepare Garlic Paste

Pound three garlic cloves with a pinch of salt to release the oils and flavor.

4. Combine Garlic, Cayenne, Egg Yolk, and Water

Mix the pounded garlic with cayenne pepper, one egg yolk, and half a teaspoon of water.

5. Emulsify with Olive Oil

Gradually whisk in one cup of olive oil to create a creamy, thick sauce.

6. Finalize the Rouille

Stir in the pepper purée and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.

Pitfalls and tips

Use Quality Ingredients

Opt for high-quality saffron threads and bloom them in warm water. Select fresh garlic and a good extra-virgin olive oil for the best taste and character of the sauce.

Balance and Emulsification

Emulsify the sauce carefully by slowly drizzling in olive oil while whisking or blending. Adjust the texture with water or lemon juice as needed without breaking the emulsion.

Storage and Serving

Make rouille a day in advance and store in the refrigerator to meld flavors. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor release.

Seasoning Wisdom

Use red pepper and paprika judiciously to balance heat and flavor. Add acid like lemon juice or vinegar to taste for brightness and depth.

Experiment with Additions

Enhance the sauce with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, or a small amount of anchovy paste for an umami boost.

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