What is Worcestershire sauce, and how is it made? Find out all about this beloved condiment and essential ingredient, plus a recipe for homemade Worcestershire sauce that just happens to be vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap)
1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
40 grams (1/4 cup) dark raisins
15 grams (about 6) dried shiitake mushrooms, caps and stems
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
30 grams (2 tablespoons) kosher salt
20 grams (1 tablespoon) miso paste
6 grams (1 tablespoon) crushed red pepper flakes
6.5 grams (1 tablespoon) dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3.5 grams (1 teaspoon) whole peppercorns (preferably white, but black will do), lightly crushed