Universal Gravy
Universal Gravy
Ingredients
- 60 grams butter
- 60 grams flour
- 1 chicken cube, or beef cube
- as needed water
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, approximately
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, approximately
Instructions
- 1
In a pan, combine 60 grams of butter and 60 grams of flour.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Melt the butter over low heat, continuously whisking with the flour until the roux turns a light brown color, developing a toasted flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the pan from the heat and add one whole chicken cube (or beef cube) to the roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Return the pan to low heat. Gradually add water, whisking continuously to melt the chicken cube and prevent lumps. Start by adding water slowly until the consistency is slightly thinner than desired.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Once all the desired water is added, let the gravy thicken on the heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
For a bit of color and depth of flavor, add approximately 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Season generously with black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well and check for saltiness, adjusting as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar to balance the flavors. Stir until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
The universal gravy is now ready to serve with your favorite dishes like steaks, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Universal Gravy
- 60 grams butter
- 60 grams flour
- 1 chicken cube, or beef cube
- as needed water
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, approximately
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, approximately
Instructions
- 1
In a pan, combine 60 grams of butter and 60 grams of flour.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Melt the butter over low heat, continuously whisking with the flour until the roux turns a light brown color, developing a toasted flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the pan from the heat and add one whole chicken cube (or beef cube) to the roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Return the pan to low heat. Gradually add water, whisking continuously to melt the chicken cube and prevent lumps. Start by adding water slowly until the consistency is slightly thinner than desired.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Once all the desired water is added, let the gravy thicken on the heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
For a bit of color and depth of flavor, add approximately 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Season generously with black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well and check for saltiness, adjusting as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar to balance the flavors. Stir until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
The universal gravy is now ready to serve with your favorite dishes like steaks, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken.