Chef Maloney
Senior Cook
Some people like to add some grated nutmeg/salt & pepper/onion/clove/or a bit of bouquet garni to their sauce.
The french recipes I have seen contain the salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste.
Here is a basic recipe I use for bechamel sauce with the proper ratio of flour/butter/milk content.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
5 Tablespoons Butter
5 Tablespoons Flour
1 Quart Milk
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the Butter.
Add the Flour, whisking until the butter is completely absorbed.
Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
Remove from the heat.
Gradually pour in the Milk, whisking constantly.
Return to medium heat, return to a boiL, whisking constantly.
Lower heat and continue cooking for 8 - 10 minutes, whisking.
If desired, it is at this point that some people like to add a dash of salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste.
The sauce is done and ready to use.
Also, If desired, an onion, peeled, halved and studded w/a whole clove can be placed in the sauce. Simmer & Stir for an additional 15 minutes, then strain the sauce.
Store this sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator to prevent a skin from forming.
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The french recipes I have seen contain the salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste.
Here is a basic recipe I use for bechamel sauce with the proper ratio of flour/butter/milk content.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
5 Tablespoons Butter
5 Tablespoons Flour
1 Quart Milk
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the Butter.
Add the Flour, whisking until the butter is completely absorbed.
Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
Remove from the heat.
Gradually pour in the Milk, whisking constantly.
Return to medium heat, return to a boiL, whisking constantly.
Lower heat and continue cooking for 8 - 10 minutes, whisking.
If desired, it is at this point that some people like to add a dash of salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste.
The sauce is done and ready to use.
Also, If desired, an onion, peeled, halved and studded w/a whole clove can be placed in the sauce. Simmer & Stir for an additional 15 minutes, then strain the sauce.
Store this sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator to prevent a skin from forming.
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