Bechamel Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 spring onion, chopped
1 small carrot, sliced
1 small stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic
6 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 parsley stalks
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
Salt and pepper
Directions
Place milk in a saucepan with prepared vegetables, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf and parsley stalks.
Bring slowly to the boil.
Remove from heat, cover and leave to infuse with flavorings for 30 minutes.
Strain, discard flavoring ingredients and reserve milk.
Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add warm milk gradually and bring to the boil, stirring continuously until sauce is thick and bubbling.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If desired, 2 tablespoons light cream may be stirred in for extra richness.
Bring slowly to the boil.
Remove from heat, cover and leave to infuse with flavorings for 30 minutes.
Strain, discard flavoring ingredients and reserve milk.
Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add warm milk gradually and bring to the boil, stirring continuously until sauce is thick and bubbling.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If desired, 2 tablespoons light cream may be stirred in for extra richness.
