Vegan Worcestershire
This Vegan Worcestershire Sauce is perfectly zippy and FISH FREE! Use in your favorite sauces, dressings and marinades!
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce is hard to say (not really, it’s Wuh-Stuh-Sure) but it’s very easy to make! Traditionally it contains anchovies making it non-vegan. However, there are a lot of vegan versions at the stores here in the US. Henderson’s in the UK is also vegan.
But I realize not everyone has access to those, or maybe you just want to make some yourself! Thus, this recipe was born!
And of course, this can be used anywhere you’d use Worcestershire Sauce. In fact, the first place I used it was in the Russian Dressing for my Vegan Reuben!
Ingredients for vegan worcestershire sauce
The ingredients for this are fairly common. I did try a version using some Tamarind and found that it was good, but there wasn’t enough of a difference to warrant including it as a necessary ingredient. Especially since it’s less common than the other ingredients. But if you want to include it, I would add 1 – 2 Tbsp.
- Vinegar – I like using white vinegar, but you can also use apple cider too.
- Soy Sauce – or use Tamari or Coconut Aminos.
- Molasses – for a little sweetness to balance things out.
- Capers – to add some salty, briny flavor without anchovies.
- Dijon Mustard – for flavor and extra emulsification.
- Spices and Seasonings – We’ll be using some pantry staples as well as some spices like cloves and cinnamon.
- Xanthan Gum – optional to thicken, but recommended!
- Tamarind Paste – very optional, but if you have some you can add 1 – 2 Tbsp.
how to make vegan Worcestershire sauce
This really couldn’t be easier! We simply need to add everything (but the Xanthan Gum) to a saucepan and heat it up, whisk and simmer for about 15 minutes.
If you are using Xanthan Gum to thicken, simply sprinkle in a few dashes while whisking towards the end.
Let it cool for 10 minutes, then strain out the capers. Store in a jar or bottle and use within 1 month.
storage
Store in an airtight container (mason jar or bottle) in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 2 tsp Caper Brine
- 1 tsp Capers (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- Pinch Xanthan Gum* (optional for thickening)
- 1 – 2 Tbsp Tamarind Paste* (optional)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except Xanthan Gum to a saucepan, whisk and then heat over medium. Bring to a light boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low, simmer for about 15 minutes or until reduced by about half. You should have about 3/4 cup / 7 oz / 200 ml.If using Xanthan Gum to thicken, whisk vigorously while sprinkling in just a dash or two of the Xanthan Gum. Make sure you don't add too much or the sauce will get goopy.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then strain (with a fine mesh strainer) into a jar or bottle. Use right away or store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
I’ve never consumed non-vegan worcestershire sauce straight so I can’t give a good comparison, but I will say this was tasty and worked well in the vegan caesar dressing! While it is simmering the fumes can be eye-watering if you try to smell the liquid too intensely, which I know from experience.
Haha, I didn’t have that issue with the eye watering but I was keeping my distance perhaps! Glad you like it!
What kind of vinegar did you use?
White should be good!
Question. Have you tried instead of using Xanthan Gum to use Corn Starch or Tapioca Starch? These work exceptionally well in sauces. They thicken exceptionally well. You only need 1-2 tablespoons….I am not a fan of how Xanthan Gum can be derived, fermentation. Since your sauce is a cooked sauce I believe that Organic corn starch or Tapioca Starch would be a much better option for thickening without adding factors that can grow into mold quickly.
I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why those wouldn’t work!
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