A chicken or vegetable bouillon substitute that’s vegan and with no MSG. And the best part is the ingredients are all basic things that most people keep in their pantry and can be made in less than a minute.
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One of my objectives has been to eat less processed ingredients and be more aware of the things I am putting into my body. This is NOT a health blog. But I do use and think about healthier alternatives. And I am excited to share some of those with you.
Chicken Bouillon from the stores is one of those ingredients that I don’t like using in my cooking. It contains ingredients that I cannot pronounce. Some of those things are stuff I know I don’t want to be putting in my body.
My friend Marlou (a.k.a. an awesome health food guru in my life) created this recipe and shared it with me. I have used it many, many times in so many things that call for Chicken Bouillon.
It is totally amazing.
Just five ingredients.
None of them are weird. It contains NO Chicken. No MSG. Completely Vegan. I
t can be made in less than a minute. It stores in the pantry.
SERIOUSLY.
I told you it was amazing.
Details on a few ingredients
Okay so I said none of the ingredients are weird, but that does assume a few things.
First, I’m assuming you’ve heard of turmeric. Although it’s not found in a ton of recipes, you can get tumeric on Amazon
Second, hopefully you know that the kind of salt you use matters. This recipe does not call for table salt– as in the iodized kind. No. This recipe calls for real salt. But again most grocery stores now days sell it or you can buy real salt on Amazon (aff. link)
Just as a side note, I use real salt or pink Himalayan salt (find pink Himalayan salt on Amazon, aff. link
Okay well hopefully I have you convinced that you need this chicken or vegetable bouillon substitute in your life.
As always, I would love to hear comments back from you about it. How have YOU used it?
Later Alligator.
Chicken or Vegetable Bouillon Substitute {VEGAN, NO MSG}
A chicken or vegetable bouillon substitute that’s vegan and with no MSG.
Ingredients
- ½ cup real salt see note
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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In a blender add all the ingredients and mix together a few seconds until combined well.
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Store in airtight container for up to three months.
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To use in recipes that call for chicken or vegetable bouillon, substitute an equal amount. To use in a broth, add ½ teaspoon for 1 cup boiling water.
Recipe Notes
1. The type of salt is important. Healthy salt is always best. Real salt is a brand that will work or sometimes I use pink Himalayan salt.
2. I often use this chicken bouillon substitute when I want to add more flavor to something I am cooking. For example, I usually add about ½ to 1 teaspoon per cup of water when I am cooking rice or quinoa rather than using chicken broth. Sometimes I will use it in sauces in place of salt (with an equal ratio) in savory-type recipes where it can help deepen the flavor.
Recipe Source: Adapted from a recipe shared with me by my friend Marlou.
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Disclaimer: post contains a few affiliate links for items on Amazon.
Thank you for such a great hack! This saves money and is healthier than most bouillon. I am able to use half Himalayan salt and half (potassium salt substitute) to accommodate a special diet. If the recipe features chicken prominently and I want a rich, deep flavor I do add a little quality paste-bouillon or homemade stock, but in many cases this alone does the trick.
These look a little dry. Can you add some like Chicken gravy over the tops when serving? To add some extra flavor and moisture?
Hi Diane I’m sure that would work but i like them just the way they are! 😅