Vegetarian Butter-Based Gravy for Mashed Potatoes

A classic recipe for gravy for mashed potatoes! There are many different recipes for homemade sauces that complement mashed potatoes as an independent dish or side dish. Every housewife has her own favorite recipe. But the most popular is butter-based gravy.
cook time: 15 min
Ruby Colston
Vegetarian Butter-Based Gravy for Mashed Potatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189
Calories
19g
Fat
4g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Wheat flour 1.5 tbsp
Butter 80 g
Water 250 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Letʼs prepare the ingredients according to the list. Products for the sauce can always be found at home, they are not expensive, so this gravy is economical. The butter you use to prepare the sauce must be natural and fresh, so that it does not spoil the taste of the dish, and the sauce turns out not only tasty, but also healthy. Wheat flour is needed to give the sauce a pleasant nutty flavor and thickness.

Step 2

Step 2
Place a piece of butter in a frying pan and melt it. If the gravy is prepared in large quantities, then it is more convenient to cook it in a saucepan or saucepan; for this, it is better to first melt the butter in a water bath or in the microwave, then pour it into the pan.

Step 3

Step 3
Pour wheat flour into the melted butter in small portions, constantly stirring with a spatula so that the flour does not form lumps, and simmer the sauce over low heat until the sauce base thickens and acquires a caramel-brown color, and a light nutty aroma appears.

Step 4

Step 4
Then pour clean cold water into the pan with the creamy mixture in a thin stream, stir the contents of the pan with a spatula to see how thick the sauce is; if necessary, you can add a little more water.

Step 5

Step 5
Add salt and ground black pepper to taste, mix again. Let the mixture boil and turn off the heat. It should be taken into account that after cooling, such a drizzle becomes thicker, so it is better to make it more liquid so that when served ready, it does not become thick like porridge.

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