Sauce recipe
Main White Sauce
This white sauce is a cooked milk sauce thickened with a butter-and-flour roux and seasoned with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
How to make Main White Sauce
The quantities and six-step method below come from the structured recipe on the former Sauce Wiki page at this same URL.
Main White Sauce
A source-preserved white sauce recipe made with butter, flour, milk, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- Butter 50 g
- All-purpose flour 50 g
- Milk 500 ml
- Salt 5 g
- White pepper 1 g
- Nutmeg A pinch for added flavor
Method
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes, until the mixture (roux) becomes smooth and golden. This process cooks the flour, eliminating its raw taste.
- Slowly add the warmed milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The gradual addition ensures a smooth, creamy texture.
- Once all the milk has been incorporated, continue to cook the sauce on a low simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken and become more flavorful as it cooks.
- Season the sauce with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using). The nutmeg adds a subtle depth that complements the creamy base.
- For an ultra-smooth sauce, you can strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any potential lumps.
- Use the sauce immediately in your desired recipe, or serve it as an accompaniment to dishes that benefit from its creamy texture and mild flavor.
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