Best Vegetable Stock Substitutes in Vegan Mulligatawny
This recipe calls for 4.17 cups (1 L) vegetable stock. If you're out of vegetable stock or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Flavourful cooking liquid, depth
When you don't have stock.
4 Substitutes for Vegetable Stock in Vegan Mulligatawny
1. Miso broth
Ratio: 1:1 (dissolve 1 tbsp miso per 500ml water)
Deeper umami flavour - excellent in Asian dishes, risottos and noodle dishes.
2. Water + soy sauce
Ratio: 1 tbsp soy per 500ml water
Adds salt and umami without the complex vegetable flavour. Add dried herbs for depth.
3. Mushroom soaking water
Ratio: 1:1
Deep and earthy - use the water from soaking dried mushrooms. Strain first to remove grit.
4. Water
Ratio: 1:1
The simplest option - season the dish more generously to compensate for lost depth.
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