How To Use Xanthan Gum For Gravy
Xanthan gum is a thickening agent commonly used in gluten free cooking.
How to use xanthan gum for gravy. Add xanthan gum and whisk to combine. The more xanthan gum you use the denser your baked good will be. You can use xanthan gum to thicken any amount or type of gravy. Using xanthan gum in gravy. You can use xanthan for this purpose but in very small amounts 0 25 to 0 75 for a thin to medium running sauce.
This low carb gravy isn t overpowering and it adds just enough extra texture and flavor that it works well on other sides like keto stuffing. Slowly sprinkle xanthan gum over vortex 3 8 teaspoon per 2 cups of gravy or sauce and 1 8 teaspoon per quart of churned ice cream allowing it to be sucked down into blade of blender for at least 30 seconds to thoroughly combine. You can also find lots of recipes that incorporate xanthan gum online. With blender on high speed create vortex in middle of liquid. Gravy will thicken more as it cools.
Combine 4 tbsp xanthan gum with 2 tbsp hot water for every 2 cups of gravy in a small bowl. If gravy is too thick thin with more broth as necessary. To thicken gravy with xanthan gum allow for at least 15 minutes after preparing the gravy. The trick with using xanthan gum is that you have to add it to cold ingredients or make a slurry with it or it will clump up in the gravy the same with most starches. The flour in this recipe is for thickening the sauce.
Save the water and chop the giblets into small pieces. Whisk quickly until the mixture is smooth. For a lower carb gravy the onion can be left out but another thickener like gelatin will likely need to be used or the liquid may be too thin. If the gravy is not as thick as you d like you can add in a little glucomannan gelatin coconut flour or xanthan gum to get the right consistency. As you increase the amount xanthan will make your sauce take on an unpleasant mucous like texture.
You can use xanthan gum to thicken any amount or type of gravy. Let simmer another 5 to 10 minutes until starting to thicken. Whisk quickly until the thickening mixture is smooth. When the gravy is done add the chopped giblets to your gravy blend and serve. Bring the giblet water to a boil and add the drippings from the turkey pan and then add the spices and the xanthan gum and thicken your liquid until you reach your desired thickness.