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Basic Sauce Bechamel Recipe

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From James Beard's New Fish Cookery by James Beard (Little Brown), About.com Guest

Bechamel is a basic French white sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and often broth. This version uses fish broth, but you may use whatever flavor works with your dish.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup fish broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Nutmeg

Preparation:

Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook until slightly colored. Add the fish broth and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until nicely thickened. Cook 5 minutes and season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Yield: about 1 cup

Recipe Source: James Beard's New Fish Cookery by James Beard (Little Brown)
Reprinted with permission.

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