coulis

/kuːliː/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet or savory sauce made from fruit or vegetables that have been pureed or crushed.

“She served the roasted vegetables with a rich coulis made from the same vegetables.”

2. noun

A sweet sauce made from fruit, especially raspberries or strawberries, often served with ice cream.

“The dessert came with a delicious raspberry coulis to drizzle over the ice cream.”

3. verb

To reduce (food) to a puree or pulp, especially in cooking.

“She coulis the tomatoes for the soup.”

Synonyms

  • puree
  • sauce

Antonyms

  • chunky
  • solid