Description
Craft your own savory, umami-rich beef bouillon alternative with pantry staples. Perfect for adding depth to soups, stews, and gravies.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried ground mushrooms (porcini or shiitake)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, dried ground mushrooms, smoked paprika, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and optional celery seed.
- Whisk all ingredients thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until evenly distributed and no clumps remain, ensuring a uniform color and texture.
- Transfer the homemade bouillon powder to an airtight jar or container. Label with the date of preparation.
- Store in a cool, dark pantry away from direct sunlight and heat for optimal freshness and potency.
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup of water as a direct substitute for commercial beef bouillon, tasting and adjusting seasoning in your recipe as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins