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German Rahm Sauce (Rahmsoße)
One of Germany's most popular sauces, this creamy gravy is ready in less than 15 minutes and is delicious served over everything from Spätzle and potatoes to roast pork and Schnitzel!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground dried porcini mushrooms (can substitute another variety of dried mushroom, i.e. shiitake, cremini, portabello)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until incorporated. Continue to whisk the butter/flour mixture until the color turns from pale yellow to golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. This will both eliminate the flour flavor and add a rich depth of flavor to the gravy.Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continuing to whisk, bring the gravy to a low simmer. Add the tomato paste and the spices. Continue to simmer the gravy over low heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Whisk in the heavy cream and return the gravy to a low simmer. Simmer for another minute and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the gravy the heat or keep on the"warm" setting until ready to serve.Makes about 2 cups of gravy.Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If the gravy is too thick simply thin it out with a little beef broth, cream, or milk.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.33cup
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
416IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.33cup | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.