Rouille

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 small dried red chiles
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or a little more
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper (page 470), peeled and seeded, canned pimiento, drained, or, better, piquillo pepper (page 47)
  • Salt and cayenne to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak the chiles in hot water to soften.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, put the yolk, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic in a blender or food processor and turn the machine on.
  3. 3
    While its running, add the oil in a steady stream.
  4. 4
    When an emulsion begins to form, you can add the oil a little faster.
  5. 5
    Drain the chiles and remove their seeds; add them, along with the red pepper, and continue to blend until the mixture is smooth.
  6. 6
    Add salt and cayenne if necessary (the rouille should be quite hot).
  7. 7
    Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if you like.
  8. 8
    Best served immediately, but keep it for a few hours if you must.

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