Ingredients & Preparation for Making Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients

• Roux
• Milk
• Dried bay leave
• Onion
• Clove
• Salt
• Ground white pepper
• Ground nutmeg

Method

• Scald the milk in the sauce pot with medium heat.
• Gradually add the roux and stir gently using a whisk. Beating constantly.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and continue stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer.
• Stick a bay leaf to the onion with the cloves. Add into the sauce. Simmer about 20 minutes. Stir constantly while cooking.
• Season with very light of salt and pepper. Add nutmeg but spice flavors should not dominate.
• Strain the sauce through the china cap. Bechamel sauce is done.