Savoury Sauce
A historical recipe from Dr. Allinson's cookery book, comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes, by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard) (1915).
A historical recipe
Dr. Allinson's cookery book, comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes, by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard) (1915). Project Gutenberg eBook #13887.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 5 ingredients
- 1 oz. butter
- a teaspoonful of Allinson fine wheatmeal
- 1 pint of water
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Carrot
High in vitamin A · 835 µg per 100 g, 104% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
3 more authorised claims
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet
Source of vitamin K · 13 µg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
Source of potassium · 320 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Carrots, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Method
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- 1 onion, 3 carrots, 1 oz.
- butter, a teaspoonful of Allinson fine wheatmeal, a little nutmeg, pepper and salt to taste.
- Chop up the onion and fry it a nice brown;
- cut up the carrots into small dice, cook them gently in 1 pint of water with the onion and seasoning until quite soft;
- then rub the sauce through a sieve, return it to the saucepan, heat it up and thicken it with the meal, if necessary.
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