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Béchamel Sauce
Contemporary Béchamel recipes essentially consist of milk that is thickened with roux (a combination of butter and flour).
Active Time: 00:10 Minutes
Total Time: 00:25
Yield: 6 - servings
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of freshly ground white pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Place butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until tender (do not brown), stirring occasionally. Sprinkle flour over onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Gradually add milk to flour mixture, stirring with a whisk until smooth; bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Strain mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if desired. Serve immediately.
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