VEGEMITE BROWN GRAVY

VEGEMITE BROWN GRAVY image

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 fresh garlic clove, crushed
2 C vegetable stock
1 teaspoon vegemite or marmite
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and pepper
(add powdered sage to taste if looking for a "Thanksgiving" tinge.

Steps:

1. Fry the onion in the oil in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes. 2. Add the flour, and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, until flour and the onion are nut-brown and the onion is soft and slightly pulpy. 3. Add the garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes, then gradually stir in the dark vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Strain the gravy into a clean saucepan (push the onion through the sieve and add the yeast extract and soya sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, then serve.