Golden Gravy

Elevate your meals with this velvety, flavor-packed Golden Gravy, a true standout perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe features a rich roux base made with unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, combined with hearty chicken or vegetable stock and a luscious splash of heavy cream for ultimate creaminess. The star ingredient, turmeric powder, lends the gravy its signature golden hue along with a subtle earthy warmth, perfectly balanced by hints of garlic and onion powder. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or juicy cuts of meat. With its vibrant color and savory depth, Golden Gravy is a delicious, fuss-free addition to elevate your everyday or holiday dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling.

Step 2

Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, allowing the roux to cook and develop a golden color.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 4

Continue to whisk as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it thicken, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream, turmeric powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 6

Let the gravy simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 8

Serve the golden gravy warm over your favorite dishes, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	626.3 grams (626.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	735

Total Fat 69.30g	89%
Saturated Fat 40.30g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 2931mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 22.80g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 1.10g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 206mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.3%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 12.3%