18 delicious gravy recipes from around the world
Fu Rong Dan, commonly known as Egg Foo Young in Chinese-American cuisine, features fluffy, pan-fried egg patties packed with vegetables and your choice of protein, all generously topped with a savory, glossy gravy. A comforting and satisfying dish.
Authentic Swedish meatballs, characterized by their smaller size and delicate texture, are a beloved classic. This recipe stays true to tradition, featuring a blend of beef and pork, a creamy binder, and a rich, savory gravy. Served with tart lingonberry jam, they offer a perfect balance of flavors.
A comforting and deeply satisfying Thai noodle dish featuring wide, chewy rice noodles coated in a rich, savory gravy, studded with tender slices of meat and crisp Chinese broccoli. This version focuses on the classic preparation with fresh noodles.
Hakkebøf med Bløde Løg is a quintessential Danish comfort food. It features pan-fried, seasoned beef patties served with deeply caramelized, soft onions and a rich brown gravy. Traditionally accompanied by boiled potatoes, it's a hearty and satisfying meal.
Tender, flavorful Norwegian meatballs made with a blend of ground meats, served in a rich, savory brown gravy. This is a classic comfort food dish, often served with boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam.
A beloved Bengali delicacy, Shorshe Chingri features plump shrimp cooked in a pungent and flavorful gravy made from mustard paste, green chilies, and a hint of turmeric. It's a dish that embodies the bold flavors of Bengali cuisine.
A hearty and comforting Danish dish featuring crispy fried pork belly served on thick slices of rye bread, generously topped with a rich, savory gravy. This is a rustic and satisfying meal, often enjoyed as a substantial lunch or a simple supper.
A classic Southern breakfast featuring tender, flaky biscuits smothered in a rich, peppery sausage gravy. Perfect for a hearty start to the day.
A popular noodle dish featuring thick yellow noodles bathed in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet gravy made from sweet potatoes and a blend of spices. Topped with a hard-boiled egg, green chillies, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of calamansi lime, it's a uniquely Singaporean comfort food.
A comforting and flavorful Malaysian noodle dish featuring springy yellow noodles bathed in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet gravy, thickened naturally with sweet potato and infused with the umami of dried shrimp and tender beef. Garnished with a variety of fresh and fried toppings, it's a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
A hearty Hawaiian comfort food classic featuring a bed of steamed rice, topped with a juicy hamburger patty, a perfectly fried egg with a runny yolk, and smothered in rich brown gravy. Often served with a side of macaroni salad.
A rich and savory noodle dish featuring thick yellow noodles in a thick, starchy gravy, typically topped with braised pork, fried fish, braised egg, and a drizzle of chili sauce and vinegar.
A comforting Australian classic featuring juicy beef sausages served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a rich, homemade onion gravy.
A quintessential Swedish comfort food, these tender meatballs are simmered in a rich, creamy gravy, traditionally served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers.
Tenderized cube steak, coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to a crispy golden brown, then smothered in a rich, creamy white gravy. A quintessential Southern comfort food.
Authentic Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) - small, tender, flavorful spheres simmered in a rich, creamy gravy, traditionally served with tart lingonberry jam and fluffy mashed potatoes.
Hearty and flavorful dumplings made with rye flour and ground pork, served with a rich, earthy mushroom gravy. A comforting and traditional Finnish dish.
Tender meatballs made with ground lamb and oats, pan-fried and served in a rich, savory gravy infused with fresh mint. A comforting and flavorful dish with a nod to traditional Irish ingredients.
