Sauces EVERY Chef should know! | Chef Jean-Pierre

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour and cook for a minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Gradually whisk in warm milk until the mixture is smooth.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and reaches a silky consistency.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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