Faster than caramelised onion gravy, this easy vegan gravy uses Madeira wine as a shortcut to get fragrance, sweetness and acidity all in one. It also gets a subtle savoury note from a touch of soy sauce. This is special enough to serve on Christmas Day, but is a great accompaniment to any vegan roast.
Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add in the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 10 minutes
Stir in the flour and until it gelatinises and forms a roux
Slowly pour in the Madeira wine, whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes – it should get quite thick
Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock and simmer until thickened. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper
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