SPICY TOMATO COULIS

SPICY TOMATO COULIS image

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 roma tomatoes (cored and chopped)
1 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 small shallot (chopped)
2-3 basil sprigs
2 teaspoons red chili flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté tomatoes, garlic, shallots in olive oil until tender. Add basil and red chili flakes and cook 1-2 minutes more. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add more chili flakes if desired and salt Add more chili flakes if desired and salt and pepper to taste. Push mixture through a mesh sieve with the back of wooden spoon into a bowl. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for garnishing. DO AHEAD: Tomato coulis can be made one day in advance.