Béchamel is one of the most classic sauces in Italian cuisine. It is a sauce made from butter, flour, and milk, flavored with nutmeg or pepper. Its creamy consistency and delicate flavor make it perfect for accompanying numerous dishes, from side dishes to lasagna. Béchamel can be easily prepared at home and stored in the refrigerator for several days.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat; add the flour, stirring with a whisk
Then pour in the cold milk all at once, continuing to stir until it starts to boil
Salt, reduce the heat, and cook for at least twenty minutes covered, stirring occasionally: the béchamel should not taste of flour
Remove from heat, adjust the salt if necessary, and if desired, season with a pinch of nutmeg or pepper
If the béchamel is too thick, add a little milk
If too liquid, place on the heat, adding a floured knob of butter
This exquisite sauce, also known as mother sauce due to the numerous variations it has inspired, is essential for anyone who wants to dedicate themselves to cooking
For a richer béchamel, replace half of the milk with an equal amount of liquid cream; for a lighter béchamel, use half milk and half water
Gratin, soufflé, stuffed preparations
Store the béchamel in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Béchamel is a base sauce used in many Italian cuisine recipes
Italia
| Energy (kcal) | 216.21 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 13.21 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 7.41 |
| Fat (g) | 14.91 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 8.72 |
| Protein (g) | 7.99 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.3 |
| Sale (g) | 0.15 |
