One of the harder things about going vegan is making sauces. Without all the butter, cream and animal fat, how do you get good flavor into your sauces. I've been investigating this culinary quandary for quite awhile. And while I am adept at making chili sauces and soup broths, I've yet to find the magic in making a good gravy. Until I stumbled upon the secret. Mushrooms.
Originally published in November, 2011, I thought I would revisit this versatile and vibrant vegan gravy. It is simple, yet packed with flavor, and can pair with any number of tasty entrees, especially Portobello Steaks with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.
A good soup or sauce, and even some dressings have a solid stock base to them. I like to cook beans in a vegetable stock because it adds a certain depth of flavor. Yes, you can make the stock in the pan when making the soup, but sometimes time constraints demand that a prepared stock is used.
Momo & and Co is nestled in Downtown Santa Fe, up the street from some of the more popular eateries. We were excited because they promised 100% gluten free and mostly vegan food. We trekked down there in the late morning to see what would inspire us.
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