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.
