{"id":15134,"date":"2021-10-21T10:09:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T09:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15134"},"modified":"2025-05-14T18:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T17:44:57","slug":"the-ultimate-gravy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/the-ultimate-gravy","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Ultimate Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gravy. It\u2019s the make or break moment of Christmas dinner. Too thin and your dinner will be drowning in lightly flavoured water, too thick and you\u2019ll need to spoon it from the jug.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve spent months perfecting this gravy recipe, luckily for you we love to share!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Kallo chicken stock cube<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp marmite<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp oil from the bottom of the roasting tray or olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dissolve the stock cube and marmite in 450ml boiled water.<\/li>\n<li>Add the oil to a pot over a medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] flour and cook for 30 secs until a sandy paste has formed.<\/li>\n<li>Add stock to the pan and simmer for\u00a0 4-5 min, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy-like consistency.<br \/>\nGousto tip &#8211; for a luxurious gravy swap the kallo stock cube and boiling water for 450ml <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/healthy-vegetable-stock\">homemade stock\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What is Gousto?<\/h2>\n<p>Dinner, but not as you know it. Our big red recipe boxes will help you whip up wholesome, impressive meals no matter your skill level, with all of the flavour and none of the fuss.<\/p>\n<p>From everyday favourites and ten minute meals, to global cuisines and healthy choices, you\u2019ll have over 50 recipes to choose from each week from our menu. We\u2019ll send you step-by-step recipes and all the fresh ingredients you need too. 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