Step 1

Melt vegan butter in a skillet and whisk in flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes (do not brown).

Step 2

Dissolve the vegan bouillon in water, then gradually whisk it into the flour/butter mixture. Add herbs if using, then cook at medium-low heat until thickened (it's okay if it boils, just keep stirring so it doesn't burn).Taste it to see if more salt or pepper is needed.

Step 3

Filter out the herbs using a fine mesh sieve (optional). Add a little browning sauce to make it a darker brown (if you want).