Description
Creamy Polish gherkin gravy brings hearty comfort straight from Warsaw’s kitchens, blending tangy pickles with rich, smooth sauce. Drenched in traditional flavor, this gravy promises to elevate your dining experience with authentic Eastern European charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup gherkins, diced
- 1.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Thickening and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the butter mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that develops a golden hue and nutty aroma, cooking for about 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually pour warm broth into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, consistent texture.
- Incorporate chopped gherkins, tangy mustard, and robust Worcestershire sauce, stirring to distribute flavors evenly throughout the gravy.
- Reduce heat and allow the gravy to simmer gently, allowing ingredients to meld and sauce to thicken, around 8-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then optionally swirl in a splash of cream for added richness and velvety smoothness.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, drizzling the aromatic gravy over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Opt for sweet gherkins or dill pickles depending on preferred flavor profile.
- Finely chop gherkins to distribute tangy bits evenly throughout gravy.
- Remove gravy from heat just before cream addition to prevent curdling.
- Adjust consistency by adding more broth if gravy becomes too thick during simmering.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg