Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning

Name: Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup shiitake mushroom powder; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; 1 to 1 ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
19 kcal
Course
Soup, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Vegan "Beef" Broth Powder and Seasoning

Finn Russell

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Make your own vegan beef broth and seasoning at home! This quick and easy beef-flavored powder is made with dried mushroom powder and a few select herbs and spices. Whip up a batch in minutes, and use this vegan pantry staple to add umami and depth of flavor to everything from soups to vegan meat replacements like seitan, lentils, tofu, and more! Yield: makes about ½ cup powder. To make broth, use 2 to 3 teaspoons powder per 1 cup hot water.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup shiitake mushroom powder
¼ cup nutritional yeast Any type is okay, but I highly recommend the non-fortified one by Sari.
1 to 1 ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt Adjust to suit the intended use and/or your dietary needs. See Notes.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Adjust to taste.
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

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Instructions

If the nutritional yeast you're using contains large flakes you may want to pulse it in a blender a few times for a more powdered texture (optional). Starting with the lesser amount of salt, combine all ingredients in a bowl or lidded jar, and whisk to combine. Taste a pinch and add more salt if desired.
Always stir before using so the flavors are well combined. To make broth, use 2 to 3 teaspoons powder per 1 cup of hot water (depends on how strong you want the broth to be; start with lesser amount). Tip: when preparing broth you can also incorporate a splash of soy sauce or a spoonful of miso for even more saltiness and umami richness.Refer to the post above for more ideas and ways to use your homemade beef-less seasoning.

Notes

Option
If you avoid plain salt or plan to use the mixture mostly as prepared broth, feel free to reduce or omit the sea salt in the powder. Then when preparing broth add miso and/or soy sauce (or tamari or shoyu), to taste.
Storage
Since this broth powder is made entirely from dried ingredients it has a fairly long shelf life. Refer to the freshness dates on the packages of mushroom powder and nutritional yeast to get an idea. To extend freshness store the powder mix in the refrigerator or freezer.