Béchamel Sauce Recipe

Béchamel Sauce

Béchamel sauce, which is an auxiliary sauce, is used in many oven and pot dishes. You can prepare this simple sauce in a short time with very few ingredients. Béchamel sauce, which is added with nutmeg and parmesan or cheddar cheese, gains a distinctive flavor. Bon Appetit!

In a Nutshell:

Ingredients:

For: 8 People
Prep: 5 Min
Cook: 5 Min
Flour 5   Tbsp
Butter 5   Tbsp
Fine Salt 1   Tsp (large)
Ground White Pepper (Or Black Pepper) 1   Tsp
Nutmeg Grated (Thin) 1   Tsp
Milk 2   Cup
Parmesan (Or Fresh Cheddar) 1   Half Cup

Steps:

  1. Heat the butter in a pan and add the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, without browning too much, until the flour foams and gives off its aroma.
  2. Heat the milk and add it to the roasted flour by pouring it thinly like a string and stirring constantly.
  3. Add the salt, spices and grated nutmeg and add the parmesan or finely grated fresh cheddar before removing from the heat and continue mixing.
  4. When the béchamel sauce has the consistency of a thick and smooth boza, remove it from the fire. You can use this sauce in oven dishes, pastas, vegetable gratins. Bon Appetit!

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Benefits of Ingredients in Béchamel Sauce

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  • Flour: Flour is a fundamental foodstuff obtained by grinding grains. It provides our body with a long-lasting energy source, especially through complex carbohydrates. Varieties like whole wheat flour, thanks to their high fiber content, support digestive health, provide a feeling of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. It also contains essential B vitamins (especially B1, B3, B9) and important minerals such as iron and magnesium, which are crucial for nervous system functions, energy production, and blood formation. It is versatile in the kitchen; forming the base for baked goods like bread and pastries when combined with milk, eggs, and yeast, while also being used to thicken sauces or create harmonious flavors with vegetables.
  • Butter: Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
  • Parmesan: Parmesan, an aged, hard cheese originating from Italy. Its high protein and calcium content supports bone health and contributes to muscle development. Due to its long aging process, it is low in lactose, making it more digestible for those with lactose sensitivity. Its rich umami enhances dishes with a deep flavor. It pairs wonderfully with pasta, risotto, salads, and vegetables.

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