Whisky Sauce (without cream) Recipe
Whisky Sauce is a traditional Scottish recipe, usually served on Burn's Night and usually loaded with heavy cream. This veganified version replaces the cream with coconut cream, making it paleo as well, apart from the whisky! This Vegan Whisky Sauce recipe pairs perfectly with your favorite Scottish meal - haggis, neeps, and tatties!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 207 g 1 cup coconut cream from a can of coconut milk, (see note 1)
- 50 ml stock vegetable or chicken stock, just over 1/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter regular, plant-based, or ghee
- 1-2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Generous amount of pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum or corn starch to thicken optional
- 2-3 tablespoons whisky see note 2
Instructions
- Combine the coconut cream, stock and dijon mustard into a pot, saucepan, or large frying pan over medium heat, and allow them to melt together.
- Add in the butter and then the pepper. Stir well.
- Allow the ingredients to come to a light simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Optional: remove a little of the sauce into a small bowl along with xanthan gum or cornstarch. Stir together into a paste, and then mix in a little more sauce before pouring it back into the pot and stirring well until thick.
- Turn the heat off completely and add the whiskey to taste. Stir well. Add a little more dijon, pepper, and some salt if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Coconut cream: I added all of the top hard cream from one can of chilled coconut milk. It came to 207g. A little more or less won't hurt, just avoid adding the clear liquid. Oatly's Creamy Oat Cream is a good substitute if needed or preferred.
- Whisky: I added 2.5 tbsp of whisky. I've seen people add as much as 4 tbsp - start with less and add more if you want more flavor.
Storage instructions
Store any leftover whisky sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 93mg