Béchamel is one of the most classic sauces of Italian cuisine. It is a sauce made from butter, flour and milk, flavored with nutmeg or pepper. Its creamy texture and delicate flavor make it perfect to accompany many dishes, from side dishes to lasagna. Béchamel can be easily prepared at home and stored in the refrigerator for several days.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add the flour while whisking
Then pour in the cold milk all at once, continuing to stir until it begins to boil
Season with salt, reduce the heat and cook for at least twenty minutes covered, stirring occasionally: the béchamel must not have a floury taste
Remove from the 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 thin, put it back on the heat and add a knob of butter coated in flour
This exquisite sauce, also called a mother sauce because of the many variations it has inspired, is essential for anyone who wants to devote themselves to cooking
For a richer béchamel, replace half of the milk with the same amount of heavy cream; for a lighter béchamel, use half milk and half water
Gratins, soufflés, filled dishes
Store the béchamel in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Béchamel is a basic sauce used in many Italian recipes
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| 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 |
