sauces 6 min fix
Gravy Too Thick
Your gravy is gluey because it reduced too far or has too much starch. Warm liquid will loosen it.
gluey texture · too thick · vegetarian
The fix
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- 1 whisk in warm stock a little at a time
- 2 simmer 2 minutes to re-integrate
- 3 finish with butter and pepper
If it's still wrong
- use as a spread on sandwiches
- thin further and serve as a sauce
Prevent next time
- stop reducing once it coats a spoon
- keep warm stock nearby for adjustments
Notes
Why this works
Warm liquid loosens the concentrated starch network. A small amount of fat smooths the mouthfeel after thinning.