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• Sauces, bases and sides
• 15 min
• Halal
• Kosher
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian

Béchamel sauce

Smooth white sauce for lasagne, moussaka and gratins.

Calories

115

Protein

4 g

Carbs

9 g

Fat

7 g

Per serving. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 40 g Butter
• 40 g Plain flour
• 500 ml Semi-skimmed milk
• 0.3 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 1 g Salt

Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Always check the labels of what you buy.

Method

1. Warm the milk in a jug in the microwave or in a small pan (warm milk makes lumps less likely).
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute without letting it brown.
3. Take off the heat and gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth.
4. Return to the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring all the time, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Season with the nutmeg and salt. Press cling film onto the surface if you're not using it straight away.

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