Saffron rouille is a thick cold sauce similar to aioli made of potato, chilies, garlic, and olive oil. Traditionally served with bouillabaisse and fish soups. Certain recipes also call for saffron and tomatoes.
To prepare the rouille, in a food processor, combine the first four ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Add the oil slowly through the as the machine is running. Then add the cold reduced fish soup.
Serve with fish soup or Bouillabaisse.
This recipe connects to Seafood Soups Mastery — learn the technique step by step in the video lessons.
Garlic burns fast and turns bitter — add it after the onions have softened, not at the start. If you'd like to go deeper, Seafood Soups Mastery covers this in full.
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