Purée
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A purée is cooked food, usually vegetables, fruits or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid. Purées of specific foods are often known
Cauliflower purée
Coulis
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A coulis is a thin sauce made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits. A vegetable coulis is commonly used on meat and vegetable dishes, and can also be used as a base for soups or other sauces.
Purée
…with similar consistency, such as thick soups, creams (crèmes) and gravies—although these terms often imply more complex recipes and cooking processes. Coulis (French for "strained") is a similar but broader term, more commonly used for fruit purées. The term is not commonly used for paste-like foods prepared…
Panna cotta with a strawberry coulis
Preparation of the strawberry coulis
Carrot soup with garnish