RosieH Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 While I appreciate the term "vegetarian gravy" is practically an oxymoron, nevertheless I have been tasked with fashioning such this coming weekend.Can anyone recommend any recipes that don't taste of little more than celery and marmite? I have, of course, JFGIed, but am hoping that the caring sharing bosom of the EDF may yield some reliably choice morsels. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I made this up off the cuff recently when doing a roast for a vegetarian friend. It worked very well. Caramelise onions in butterAdd garlic and finely chopped mushroomsAdd lots of balsamic vinegarAdd a little tomato pasteAdd some rosemaryAdd some vegetable stockThicken with flour Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Substitute olive oil for the butter, and you're almost there: you could add some mustard and ground black pepper and then blitz to smoothness with a blender. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Or just buy the green Bisto, which my other half says is quite nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Cheat...http://images.mysupermarket.co.uk/ProductsDetailed/70/019270.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 ooh, cross post Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I do something very similar.Fry cubes of pancetta in butter, add onions and carameliseAdd garlic and finely chopped mushroomsAdd lots of balsamic vinegarAdd a little tomato pasteAdd some rosemaryAdd some vegetable stockCarefully pick through and remove pancetta cubesThicken with flourVisiting veggies can't get enough of it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Seriously, whatever you do, you can't go wrong with Marigold Swiss vegetable boullion powder as a starting point. Olive oil, garlic, mixed herbs, and a bit of corn flower should do the trick. Maybe a splash of white wine.I'd honestly get a jar of the Bisto though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minkey Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I made my first onion gravy recently - enough for two. Chop one med. size onion very finely, cook in a little oil until caramelised. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and continue cooking a minute or so until mixed in. Add 1/2 level tsp mustard powder, some worcester sauce, & veg Bisto for thickening, mix well then add cooking water from the vegetables (if you have any) and simmer a few more minutes - simple, quick and tasty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Standard Bisto is vegetarian. Always has been. Pancetta is Meat. except the Chicken + turkey oneshttp://www.aahnight.co.uk/range/bisto-granules/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Brendan's recipe is not far off but I would leave out the mushrooms, tom puree and balsamic and add mushroom ketchup and kikkoman soy sauce. Caramelise the onions slowly to release their natural sugars, add flour and slowly add stock (fattened up with the mushroom ketchup, soy sauce, lea and perrins and a spoon or two of redcurrant jelly) - adjust seasoning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Careful as very strict veggies will object to the Anchovies in Lea and Perrins. There used to be an an alternativenot sure if it is still around.Found it! http://veggiestuff.com/acatalog/vegetarian_worcester_sauce_life.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 True, true,Ok, given the anchovy and pancetta related difficulties I'd go with-----------------------------------------------------Fry onions in butter and caramelise Add garlic and finely chopped mushrooms Add lots of balsamic vinegar Add a little tomato paste Add some rosemary Place in water with bison head and simmer for 9 hoursRemove bison headThicken with flour and reduce Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 As long as the Bison is a vegetarian I think that would be ok. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 You don't eat meat, you don't get gravy. Simple as that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwod Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Beef Bisto has no meat products in its ingredient list - my Veggie friends pour it liberally over their Linda Mcartney pies! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Beef Bisto has no meat products in its ingredient list ... Some of the ingredients in Bisto Beef Ready To Use Gravy are definitely not vegetarian:Water, Maize Starch, Flavouring, Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Beef Stock (0.4%) (Beef Stock, Salt), Beef Dripping (0.4%), Onion Powder, Roast Barley Malt Extract, Black Pepper. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Not Bisto Original - we veggies are traditionalists! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I love you people, I really do.Normally, I'd tell the vegetarians that gravy = meat juices and to suck it up, but I want these ones to like me.So Bisto with all those lovely lovelinesses it is.And God bless us, everyone xxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ahh Bisto ! With Sainsbury's Cauldron Roast Yummy. Oh and Roast Potatoes, Onions, Parsnips with Redcurrant Jam, Sprouts, Yorkshires. Heaven Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-507852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Why would you want someone who is so anal that they make you jump through hoops to like you?It's very rare to find a vegetarian intelligent enough to recognise the flaws in their fastidious behaviour, and those that are wouldn't pick through ingredient lists looking for the slightest infraction.Ergo, RosieH, you are sacrificing yourself for an idiot. Where is your self respect? Hit them in the face. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-508143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So what kinds or selective eating are not Anal or should we just eat anything. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-508154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Good to see Huguenot getting into the Christmas spirit! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-508173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 lol at a vegeterian seeing something meat based as a 'slight infraction'. 1/10 hugenot.It's just manners innit - if someone is invited round my house and doesn't like fish I ain't serving fish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-508175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 What about Jews with Kosher and Islamic Halal is that ok? Or do you feel threatened by everyone who isn't like you? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20965-vegetarian-gravy/#findComment-508179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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