Description
This easy gluten-free gravy recipe uses sweet rice flour as a thickener to create a smooth, flavorful sauce perfect for enhancing turkey, chicken, beef, or vegetable dishes. Made with simple ingredients and seasoned with garlic, onion, thyme, and gluten-free soy sauce, it’s ideal for Thanksgiving or any meal requiring a savory gluten-free option.
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)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the fat: In a small pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat or heat the olive oil until it shimmers but does not smoke.
- Create the roux: Add the sweet rice flour and whisk continuously until a smooth paste forms. Continue whisking for about 3 minutes until the paste turns a light beige color.
- Add the broth: Slowly pour the warm broth in a slow and 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 let the gravy simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the gluten-free soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve and store: Serve the gravy warm over your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
- Use sweet rice flour for a silkier texture or white rice flour as a substitute.
- Adjust broth type based on preference or dietary needs (turkey, chicken, beef, or vegetable).
- Gluten-free soy sauce adds depth but can be omitted or replaced with tamari if preferred.
- Whisking constantly during the addition of broth prevents lumps and ensures a smooth consistency.
- Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness and reheat gently to avoid separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
