Dairy-Free Creamy Dreamy Gravy
Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills
- blend :
to stir together two or more ingredients until just combined; blending is a gentler process than mixing.
- measure :
to calculate the specific amount of an ingredient required using a measuring tool (like measuring cups or spoons).
- simmer :
to cook a food gently, usually in a liquid, until softened.
- stir :
to mix together two or more ingredients with a spoon or spatula, usually in a circle pattern, or figure eight, or in whatever direction you like!
Equipment Checklist
- Blender (or pitcher + immersion blender)
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Can opener
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dairy-Free Creamy Dreamy Gravy
- 1 1/2 T olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 3/4 C vegetable broth **
- 1/2 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 T soy sauce **(for CELIAC/GLUTEN/SOY ALLERGY sub 1 T coconut aminos)**
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Food Allergen Substitutions
Dairy-Free Creamy Dreamy Gravy
- Celiac/Gluten/Wheat/Soy: Check vegetable broth labels for possible allergens and, if necessary, use water only. Substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce.
Instructions
Dairy-Free Creamy Dreamy Gravy
measure + add + blend
Measure and add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder, 3/4 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 can coconut milk, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 pinch of salt to a blender (or pitcher for use with an immersion blender). Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
add + simmer + stir
Add this mixture to your skillet once Super Swedish “Meat”balls or other meatballs have browned. Bring to a simmer and stir until gravy thickens.
History of Gravy!
- Gravy is a sauce, usually made from the drippings or juices of roasted meat or meat stock, although boiled or roasted vegetables or vegetable stock can also be used. Other ingredients may include salt, pepper, onion, and other seasonings.
- Gravies are often thickened using a roux (a mix of fat and flour) or a slurry (a mix of cornstarch or flour and water, stock, or wine).
- Brown gravy is made from the drippings of roasted meat or poultry. Turkey gravy is often served with Thanksgiving dinner to pour over turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
- Red-eye gravy is popular in the South. It is a thin gravy made from the drippings of pan-fried ham. Coffee is used to deglaze the pan, and no thickening agent is added. It might be served over ham, biscuits, or grits.
- A tomato-based sauce is sometimes called red gravy, especially in New Orleans.
- Onion gravy is made from sweated or caramelized onions. The onions are mixed with stock or wine. It is often served with "bangers and mash" (sausage and mashed potato).
- White or cream gravy is another southern gravy made from the drippings of fatty meats, like bacon and sausage. It is thickened with a roux and milk or cream is added. Black pepper is liberally sprinkled in the gravy. White gravy is often served with chicken-fried steak, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. A white sausage gravy is poured over biscuits for the breakfast dish "biscuits and gravy."
