Vegan Shallot Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, finely diced (heaping 1/2 cup)
• 3 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp tapioca starch
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegan butter (or olive oil) in...: Heat the vegan butter (or olive oil) in a small pot over medium low heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Turn down the heat if they start to brown.

2. 2

   Add the flour and cook another 1-2 minutes,...: Add the flour and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring near constantly,

3. 3

   When the flour smells a little toasty, slowly...: When the flour smells a little toasty, slowly stream in the vegetable broth, whisking as you pour to prevent clumping.

4. 4

   Add the wine and soy sauce. In a...: Add the wine and soy sauce. In a small dish whisk together the tapioca starch with 1 tablespoon of water, then add it to the gravy.

5. 5

   Bring the gravy to a simmer, and let...: Bring the gravy to a simmer, and let it cook for about 5-8 minutes or until thickened. If needed add a little extra starch to thicken, or broth to thin.