Make-ahead Gravy
A rich and savory sauce that's perfect for adding depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. The combination of caramelized vegetables, herbs, and umami-rich ingredients creates a versatile condiment that will elevate your cooking to the next level. Give this recipe a try, and you'll never go back to store-bought sauces!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 carrots , finely diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large thyme sprig
- large knob of butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp Marmite (optional, but it does add colour and depth)
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1l vegetable, chicken or beef stock (depending on what you're serving it with, or who to)
- soy sauce , to taste
Instructions
- Fry the veg and herbs in the butter for 10-12 mins until the vegetables start to brown. Scatter over the sugar and continue to cook until sticky and caramelised.
- Stir in the flour until sandy, then add the Marmite, if using, tomato purée and vinegar. Pour over the stock, then simmer everything together until you have a thickened sauce.
- Sieve, then add soy sauce to season and colour. Use straightaway or cool and freeze.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6 - 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 84 calories
- Fat Content: 4 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.66 milligram of sodium
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