Vegetarian gravy

ByEditorial Staff January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Try this vegetarian gravy ahead of time and keep it in the freezer to pair with veggie sausages or meat. A great idea for a tasty, fuss-free supper.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Easy
Serves: 6 – 8

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 color and depth)
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 liter vegetable stock (or chicken or beef stock, if you prefer)
soy sauce, to taste

Vegetarian gravy Method

Step: 1 Sizzle the veg and herbs in butter for about 10-12 mins till the vegetables start to brown. Drive over the sugar and continue to cook till it becomes sticky and caramelized.

Step: 2 Mix in the flour until sandy, and then add Marmite, if using, tomato purée and vinegar. Spill over the stock, and simmer everything together till it becomes a thickened sauce.

Step: 3 Strain, then add soy sauce to flavour and color. Use it right now or cool it and freeze it for later.