Here's how to make the classic Bechamel sauce
This classic white sauce forms the base of so many French dishes, bringing a richness in its simplicity
| PREP TIME | 10 m |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 30m |
| SERVES | Based on the main dish. Should suffice for 4 |
Ingredients
30 to 40 gms or 3-4 tbsp butter
30 ml or 2 heaped tbsp flour
250 ml or 1 cup milk
Salt and pepper
METHOD
1. Melt the butter and add the flour, stirring continuously until a round ball is made. Add the milk and stir continuously until a thick cream is made.
2. Cook for 15 minutes on a Iow heat, stirring often making sure that it does not burn. Set aside
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