Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, add the flour and stir 1–2 minutes, until a smooth roux forms and starts to bubble.
StovePot
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Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly. Add the bay leaf and cook 5–7 minutes, until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
StoveWhisk
💡Add the milk slowly, whisking constantly, so no lumps form. For lasagna, the common ratio is about 7 g flour per 100 ml milk (4 tablespoons flour to 2 cups): more flour gives a thick béchamel, for moussaka; less flour gives a soft béchamel, for a sauce.
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Season with salt, Nutmeg and White pepper.
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Remove the bay leaf.
213calories
6 gprotein
15 gcarbs
14 gfat
● protein 11%● carbs 29%● fat 60%
Per serving (153 g), of 4 servings
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Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Pot· Also works: Deep skillet (sauté pan) (less liquid, faster evaporation)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Wok (For quick cooking)
Whisk· Also works: Hand mixer (None)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Fork (Beat with a fork, less air)
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