Description
This easy gluten-free gravy recipe delivers a delicious, smooth, and flavorful sauce perfect for Thanksgiving or any meal. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sweet rice flour, and warm broth, it’s a great alternative for those avoiding gluten. The gravy is versatile enough to complement turkey, chicken, beef, or vegetable dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil (1½ ounces; 42 grams)
- 3 tablespoons sweet rice flour or white rice flour (¾ ounce; 21 grams)
- 2 cups warm turkey, chicken, beef, or vegetable broth (16 ounces; 453 grams)
Seasonings
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat Fat: In a small pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat or heat the olive oil until it shimmers but does not smoke, preparing the base for the gravy.
- Create Roux: Add the sweet rice flour to the melted butter or oil and whisk continuously until a smooth paste forms. Keep whisking for about 3 minutes until the paste turns a light beige color, which helps develop flavor.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in the warm broth in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and whisking until the gravy thickens and begins to bubble.
- Simmer and Season: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the gravy gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the gluten-free soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing well to integrate all flavors.
- Serve and Store: Serve the gravy warm over your dish of choice. Store any leftover gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
- This gluten-free gravy is simple to prepare and uses only a few ingredients, making it perfect for busy holiday meals.
- Sweet rice flour helps achieve a smooth texture; if unavailable, white rice flour is a fine substitute.
- Warm the broth before adding to prevent clumps and ensure smooth consistency.
- You can adjust seasonings according to taste—adding more herbs or spices as desired.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container and reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
