Bechamel

Name: Bechamel
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2¼ cups whole milk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or finely ground black pepper); 1 pinch ground nutmeg

This classic bechamel sauce is a creamy, cozy base that makes any pasta, casserole, or veggie dish even better.

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

8 servings

2¼ cups whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon white pepper (or finely ground black pepper)
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps

Allow the milk to sit on the counter for 30 minutes or lightly warm it.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, while whisking, for 4 minutes without browning.
Gradually whisk in a little bit of milk at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. It will be thick and pasty at first.
Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Keep at a low boil for 5 minutes, whisking often, until sauce is thick and creamy.
Stir in salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.