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Bechamel sauce (molho de béchamel) is often used in Portuguese dishes, and it is a good base for creamy sauces.

Info

Preparation time:

5 min

Cooking Time:

15 min

Ready In:

20 min

Level of Difficulty:

Very Easy

Servings:

User:

Bechamel sauce Recipe

Posted in: Xtra Recipes

Tue, Dec 3, 2019

4 out of 5 with 4 ratings

Ingredients

2 cups of milk1/4 cup of butter1/3 cup of flourNutmeg (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste) Get Portuguese groceries & stuff

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In a small pan, heat the butter and stir until frothy, then add the flour and stir well.
Add the milk gradually, always beating with a wire rod until the sauce begins to boil.
Let it simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, stir well and use.

Recipe Credit: pt.petitchef.com
Photo Credit: thepioneerwoman.com

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