Basic White or Béchamel Sauce
Use this sauce as a base for baked pasta dishes or soufflés.
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Use this sauce as a base for baked pasta dishes or soufflés.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter or oil
- 1/4 cup glutinous or sweet rice flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk or dairy-free milk
Preparation
Melt butter or heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in glutinous rice flour, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth and bubbling, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 24
- Carbohydrate Content 2 g
- Cholesterol Content 5 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 18 mg
- Sugar Content 0.5 g