Béchamel sauce is a classic French sauce that serves as a foundation for many dishes. By adding a touch of mustard, you elevate this creamy sauce with a delightful tang, perfect for enhancing vegetables, pasta, or even baked dishes. Here’s how to make a delicious mustard béchamel sauce at home.
Ingredients
Butter: 40 g
Mustard: 1 teaspoon of mustard
Milk: 500 ml of milk
Flour: 40 g of flour
Salt or fine salt
Pepper: pepper
Preparation
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
- Melt the butter in a saucepan without letting it color, then add the flour while stirring continuously.
- Cook for a few minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually add the milk in several batches, stirring until thickened and bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add the mustard.
- Serve hot.
