Easy KFC-Style Water Gravy (Print version)
A fast KFC-style water gravy made with bouillon, butter, flour, and pepper for a smooth brown gravy in about 10 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the bouillon water
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2 1/4 cups (535 ml) hot water
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1 chicken bouillon cube or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
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1 beef bouillon cube or 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
For the roux
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons (32 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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Salt, only if needed
# Instructions:
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Whisk the chicken bouillon and beef bouillon into the hot water until fully dissolved. Set it close to the stove.
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
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Cook the roux for about 1 minute, whisking constantly, until it bubbles gently and smells lightly toasted.
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Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the bouillon water while whisking hard. Once smooth, whisk in the remaining liquid in a steady stream.
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Simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. Taste and add salt or more pepper if needed.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm over mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits, or fries.
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The gravy thickens as it cools. Whisk in hot water to loosen it.
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Use low-sodium bouillon if you prefer more control over salt.