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[Closed] How to make the perfect gravy?

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Add Garam Masala & flaked chillies. Not too much though.

Any other suggestions? We're vegetarians, so no rendered down dead animals.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:19 pm
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Ah! I don't do veggie gravy only melted animal gravy.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:27 pm
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You're making a sauce, not gravy.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:28 pm
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[i]so no rendered down dead animals.[/i] =/ gravy.

sacrelicious.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:32 pm
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Onion gravy I suppose.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:49 pm
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[i]You're making a sauce, not gravy. [/i]

+1

I've no idea how to make non-meat gravy, as I always start with putting some onions/carrots under the joint/bird as it cooks - and using them as the base.

Could you do the same, with some quorn or other 'substitute' on top?


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:59 pm
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There is no such thing as veggie gravy.

Veggie gravy is an oxymoron.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:03 pm
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Gravy is for people with taste buds. Veggies need not apply.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:24 pm
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Thinly sliced mushrooms cooked in olive oil. Then add granules and stock/water. Reduce to required gloopiness. Splash of balsamic vinegar or red wine is nice.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:37 pm
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Gravy is for people with taste buds. Veggies need not apply.

That'll be in your opinion then?


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:44 pm
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Then add granules and stock/water

Granules? WTF? You'll be wanting Aunt Bessie spuds next.

Very finely chop some onions and carrots, and maybe a bit of celery, and fry until caramelised. Add some spud water (preferably Maris Piper fallen apart) and herbs and spices to your taste.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:49 pm
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I know. Proper slumming it eh.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:52 pm
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Add something alcoholic - marsala seems traditional chez le captain, not sure why - don't ever drink it! I do granules and boiling water in the meat tray, call me a phillistine if you like, at least I'm not a veggie. For sausages, I would usually include fried onions and perhaps mushrooms if I've got any that need eating.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 6:25 pm
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I never drink Marsala either but it does add a lift to gravies and sauces. Marigold veggie granules make good stock.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 6:30 pm
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Marmite?


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 7:31 pm
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Posted : 04/05/2015 7:34 pm

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