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Once blended, add the parsley and stir to combine. Next, it’s time to decide how you want to store the homemade vegan bouillon cubes – make frozen cubes, dehydrate into powder, or do both with parts of the puree. You can also keep some fresh, stored in the refrigerator for a week.
They can also contain hydrogenated palm oil, ‘flavor enhancers’ (where the msg comes in), sugar, caramel, etc. Instead of salt🧂, you can use alternatives such as nutritional yeast, soy sauce, tamari, or even Vegeta (my Eastern Europeans know 😉). While this recipe makes cubes, you could easily use a scoop to make balls instead or an ice cube tray.
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To make it, you’ll just need a few key pantry ingredients and a food processor to make a fine powder. This recipe will make about ¼ cup of powder. You’ll probably use no more than 1 teaspoon of powder each time you use it. Then crush the dried cubes into flakes (it would take about a teaspoon to make one cup of soup). How to store homemade bullion cubes. Add 1-2 squares to a cup and pour hot water on top. You can add a pinch of salt and sip away when you feel under the weather. There are four main elements to homemade vegetable bouillon cubes: vegetables, aromatics (seasonings), fat, and salt.
First, wash the veggies well. I like to soak them in a water bath for a few minutes to wash away any residue (especially when using organic produce, which can have residue soil/sand). Using an immersion blender, you can blend the vegetable bouillon directly into the pan. Alternatively, allow it to cool slightly and use a food processor to blend it into a puree.
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Experiment with different flavor profiles by adding other vegetables like mushrooms 🍄, bell peppers, fennel, butternut squash, sweet potato 🍠, or anything else that’s lying around in your fridge. Make Pastina Soup by adding 1-2 cubes to a pot of water, then add the salt and pastina. When the pastina has cooked, take it off the heat and add grated Parmigiano on top. Enjoy! Once the vegetables have formed a paste, remove the skillet from the heat. You can transfer the ingredients to a strong blender or food processor to get a smoother consistency if desired.