Nutmeato Gravy
Ingredients
Directions
Combine nutmeg, strained tomatoes, salt, and water in a double boiler or a saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and thick.
Serve over hot dipped toast or vegetables.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Nutmeato
- Provides the main body and nutty flavour of the gravy.
- Strained tomatoes
- Adds moisture and acidity, helping to build a smooth sauce base.
The step that matters
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Low heat and constant stirring keep the mixture from scorching on the bottom of the pan and help it thicken evenly into a smooth sauce rather than lumpy or burnt.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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