Bechamel Sauce | 5 French Mother Sauces Series

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber; cornstarch is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories; skim milk is usually cheaper.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and cook to create a roux.

Gradually pour in about 1/3 cup of whole milk, stirring continuously.

Once it starts to thicken, add the remaining milk and stir until it thickens further.

Season with nutmeg and let it steep with half an onion and 7 cloves for about 4-5 minutes after turning off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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