How To Make Filipino Gravy Sauce (My Version)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is often less expensive.

Heat a saucepan over medium heat until warm.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and water; stir to combine.

Add black pepper and sugar; mix well.

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.

Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.

Continue to cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve warm over fried chicken or rice.

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