BASIC BéCHAMEL SAUCE WITH LOTS OF FLAVOUR
This recipe comes from the wonderful book "Mon premier dîner végétarien" by Alice Hart, which I was gifted for my bday a couple of weeks ago. It is a bit more involved than your usual béchamel, but so worth it. The taste is outstanding and really makes gratins and pasta shine.
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 500 ml of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine milk, onion, peppercorns and laurel leaf. Bring to a boil, then take off the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain milk through a sieve. If using this sauce in my pasta gratin recipe, keep the onion, if not discard onion with the laurel leaf and peppercorns.
- In a second saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk in using a wire whisk. Let colour for 1 minute whisking continuously.
- Slowly add the 1/3 of the milk whisking it in so that no lumps form. When sauce looks thickened, add another 1/3 of the milk. Keep whisking and finally add the last third.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and a good pinch of nutmeg.
- If you dont use the sauce right away, cover it so that the milk doesnt form a skin on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.3, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 0.1
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asal maleki
a.maleki@hotmail.comI love using béchamel sauce in lasagna. It's the perfect way to add a creamy, cheesy layer to the dish.
Oluwatomisin Ogundiran
ogundiran_o27@hotmail.frBéchamel sauce is a classic for a reason. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Monir Ahmed
ma0@yahoo.comI'm going to make this sauce for dinner tonight. I'll let you know how it turns out!
Shahadat Vai
v_shahadat26@hotmail.frThis recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Ghada Alsharif
alsharifghada95@hotmail.frThanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to make béchamel sauce.
Saad Salman
s-salman48@hotmail.frI've never made béchamel sauce before, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I'm excited to try it!
Emily Feely
f.emily64@yahoo.comI'm a big fan of béchamel sauce. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.
Allucia Sithole
allucia@hotmail.comBéchamel sauce is one of my favorite sauces. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor. This recipe is a great starting point for making your own béchamel sauce.
Mumbela Nchabi
m@hotmail.frThis sauce was a complete disaster. It was lumpy and had a strange flavor. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ella Singesi
ella-singesi68@hotmail.frI had a hard time getting the sauce to thicken. I ended up having to add more flour than the recipe called for.
Mahamud Khan
k_mahamud@gmail.comThis sauce was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Brandon Goeders
goeders-b6@yahoo.comI found this sauce to be a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend using a little less flour or adding a bit more milk.
Jee ahsan Mian
m.j83@yahoo.comThis is a great basic béchamel sauce recipe. It's easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes. I like to add a little bit of grated cheese to mine for extra flavor.
Jenny Guerra
jenny-guerra@gmail.comI made this sauce for a special dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests raved about the flavor and the presentation. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive béchamel sauce.
Nawab Jee
nawab@hotmail.comThis sauce was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the nutmeg. I will definitely be making this again.
Tamanna Begum
tbegum@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about making a béchamel sauce from scratch, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were incredible. The sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
DJ TONYz K.E
dk@yahoo.comThis is my new go-to béchamel sauce recipe. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect. I love that it's so versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes.
flolian kalolyzer
k13@hotmail.comI made this sauce for my pasta and it turned out amazing! It was so flavorful and creamy. The instructions were easy to follow and I loved that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand.