SAUCE BECHAMEL AUX CHAMPIGNONS (WHITE SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS)

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A easy sauce that works very well on vegetables and fish. Can be prepared with or without the mushrooms. This recipe comes from Marie Antonin Careme, "L'Art de la cuisine francaise au dix-neuvieme siecle", 1854, vol III. Preparation and cook times are approximate. Enjoy.

Provided by -GEORGE-

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
7 ounces common mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch fine salt, to taste
1 pinch fresh ground white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare a sauce bechamel:.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Do not allow the flour to brown.
  • Gradually mix in the milk and bring to a low boil.
  • When the sauce is thick and smooth, stir in the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Taste for salt.
  • Keep the sauce at a low simmer until needed.
  • Prepare the mushrooms:.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook.
  • Stir often to prevent burning.
  • When the mushrooms start to release water, add the lemon juice and increase the heat to high.
  • When all the liquid has evaporated, add the mushrooms to the sauce.
  • Just before serving, off the heat, stir in the last 1 tablespoon of butter.

dorian
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This is my go-to sauce for pasta night. It's so easy to make and so delicious. My kids love it, too. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for the next day.


Ericka Jones
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it over pasta, chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.


Ngonidzashe choko
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for special occasions. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious meal.


Damian Raghoonanan
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I decided to give this sauce a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mushrooms were very subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The sauce was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Arf Nenheh
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This is a great recipe. The sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


SUHEYB ABDILAHI
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I love this sauce! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've used it over pasta, chicken, and fish. It's always a hit.


Yuusuf nuurdiin Rooble
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This is my go-to sauce for pasta night. It's so easy to make and so delicious. My kids love it, too. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for the next day.


Aishat Adedeji
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it over pasta, chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.


Michael Mansur
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for special occasions. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious meal.


C Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I decided to give this sauce a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mushrooms were very subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The sauce was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


GONZALO DAVILA
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This is a great recipe. The sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muhmmad Qayyum
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I love this sauce! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've used it over pasta, chicken, and fish. It's always a hit.


amoyedo christianah
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This is my go-to sauce for pasta night. It's so easy to make and so delicious. My kids love it, too. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for the next day.


Catherine Clark
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it over pasta, chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.


SAIMUL HASAN RUBEL
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for special occasions. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious meal.


Famous Gowon
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I decided to give this sauce a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mushrooms were very subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The sauce was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Leon Marowa
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I made this sauce for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Troy Cornett
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This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms add a delicious umami flavor. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.