Gluten Free Turkey Gravy
Make this super easy Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy this Christmas or Thanksgiving. It’s rich and full of flavour, with options to make it with or without drippings!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- turkey/chicken drippings (Fat and Juice) or 50g dairy free butter
- 900 ml ( 4 cups) liquid made up of pan juices & turkey/chicken stock
- 50 g (⅓ cup) rice flour
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- salt & pepper to season
Instructions
- To start, separate the fat from the juices in the turkey or chicken drippings: pour the drippings through a sieve into a measuring jug, let them settle, then skim off the fat from the top (but keep it aside!). Save the juices for later.
- Finely dice the onion. In a saucepan, melt 50g of the reserved turkey fat or butter over a low to medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it softens.
- Add the rice flour and stir to form a paste.
- Gradually pour in the reserved juices and stock (made up to 900ml), whisking as you go. Bring it to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens to your liking.
- Strain the gravy through a sieve and serve.
Notes
See the recipe post for more detailed guidance and instructions.
What Can I Use To Thicken The Gravy Instead Of Rice Flour?
If you can use rice flour, I would really recommend using it, but if you prefer to make it another way, I have a couple of options for you.
Use Cornflour/Cornstarch: This would be your next best option if you can’t find rice flour. Instead of adding it directly to the pan, mix 2.5 tablespoon with 3 tbsp cold water in a separate smooth bowl, then pour it into the gravy mixture after you have added the stock. Stir to thicken.
Use Gluten-Free Plain Flour: Although it doesn’t have as light a texture as rice flour, you can use gluten-free plain flour in its place. You will just need to constantly whisk the gravy to avoid any lumps. Make sure your flour doesn’t contain xanthan gum, as this can make the gravy very clumpy & lumpy.
Lauren’s Tips
Scrape The Roasting Tin: When pouring the turkey juices into the measuring jug, scrape the bottom of the roasting tin and add any of these bits to the juices too, they are full of flavour!
Add Extra Flavour With Herbs: For added depth of flavour, try adding a sprig of thyme or rosemary to the gravy while it simmers. Just remember to remove them before serving.
Strain For Smoothness: Always strain the gravy through a sieve before serving. This removes any bits of onion or flour and helps to achieve that silky-smooth gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
