Classic Soviet-Style Gravy

Favorite sauce with a bright and rich taste in a hurry! The gravy like in a Soviet canteen will remind many of the catering traditions of past times. With it, any dish acquires new notes and aroma. Add it to meatballs, cutlets, mashed potatoes, pasta, and rice. Itʼs incredibly tasty!
cook time: 45 min
Chloe Benton
Classic Soviet-Style Gravy

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61
Calories
3g
Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Sugar 1 tbsp
Wheat flour 2 tbsp
Water (or broth) 400 ml
Bay leaf 1 pc
Tomato paste 3 tbsp
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 20 g
Dry spices to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make gravy, like in a Soviet canteen? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onions and carrots and rinse them in running water to remove any dirt. Then chop the vegetables. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat the frying pan until hot and pour a little vegetable oil on it. Add onions and carrots. Stirring, fry vegetables for 3-5 minutes. During frying, the onions and carrots will become softer.

Step 4

Step 4
Add tomato paste and some hot broth to the pan. Mix everything, bring to a boil and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
Separately, fry the flour in a hot, dry frying pan until lightly creamy.

Step 6

Step 6
Add a little warm water and mix until no lumps of flour remain. As the sauce heats up, it will begin to thicken.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour the resulting sauce over the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Add broth to desired thickness. Add a bay leaf (after 5-7 minutes I remove it so that the aroma is not too intrusive).

Step 8

Step 8
You can add more or less broth, depending on the consistency you want to achieve. Add salt and spices to taste. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes. During this time, the vegetables will be boiled as much as possible. I add paprika and aromatic herbs as spices. You can add parsley root for flavor.

Step 9

Step 9
The finished sauce can be thoroughly rubbed through a sieve or simply squeezed out with a spoon. This Soviet-era gravy can be added to any side dish.

Step 10

Step 10
Or you can stew meatballs in it. Cook with pleasure!

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