White sauce is a very traditional sauce and can be used to accompany various dishes. "The sauce tastes better, but goes perfectly with pancakes, lasagna, pasta and pasta in general." comments chef Jacque Schaidt of Officina Restô Bar. Meat, poultry, fish and vegetables are also delicious with white sauce.
The white sauce, which can also be called bechamel sauce, its original name of French origin, is a simple sauce to be made that serves to complement and give creamy texture to the dishes. The traditional white sauce recipe contains butter, wheat flour, milk, nutmeg powder and salt, but there are many other recipes with the addition of different ingredients that can be used in unlimited dishes.
The recipe can vary and have different ingredients in its composition: it can be prepared with cheese, mustard, white wine, port wine, liqueur wine, brandy, ketchup, curry, chutney and can also be mixed with tomato sauce. comments Jacque. "Spices like cinnamon, clove, anise, black pepper, cardamom, curry, allspice and juniper can also be used," adds the chef.
The texture of the sauce may also differ according to each recipe or the way it is prepared. The general tip is that for a thicker sauce, more cooking time is required. Check out below recipes of different white sauces and amazing dishes with the sauce:
How to make white sauce
There are variations in the ingredients and the way the white sauce is prepared. Generally, each variation of the sauce is indicated for one type of dish. Check out some of these recipes:
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1. Bechamel sauce: This is the recipe for the traditional French bechamel sauce, which in Brazil is known as white sauce. In addition to the recipe, the author also gives some tips for the sauce not to jam, interesting spice tips to add to the sauce and also different ways of preparation.
2. White sauce with sour cream: The recipe differential is in the cream that is added to the sauce after cooking, still in the pan. The recipe's tip for an even more amazing sauce is to add grated cheese to the sauce, especially in au gratin.
3. White sauce with onion and bay leaf: the differential of this recipe is in the spices. In addition to the traditional nutmeg, this recipe also includes 1 finely chopped onion, bay leaf and white pepper. A delight for those who want a spicier white sauce.
4. Light white sauce: For those who do not give up light food, this is the low calorie version of white sauce. This version has less fat than the traditional version and is much less caloric.
5. White yogurt sauce: The difference with this recipe is the use of natural yogurt to replace milk. The recipe also takes garlic, black pepper and minced green smells. A light and well seasoned version of the white sauce.
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6. Blender White Sauce: In this recipe the white sauce is usually made with traditional ingredients. The difference is that the sauce is beaten in the blender at the end of cooking so that the texture is uniform and free of pellets.
7. Vegan White Sauce: For those on vegan diets or lactose-restricted diets, this is a great choice for white sauce. The recipe takes tofu as a milk substitute and miso as a butter substitute. The preparation is very simple and the ingredients do not need to be cooked.
8. Funghi White Sauce: This white sauce recipe is also lactose and vegan free. The cow's milk is replaced by a vegetable milk of your choice and the funghi mushroom makes the recipe differential.
9. Truffled White Sauce: The special ingredient in this sauce is white truffle, a rare and noble type of mushroom found most easily in Italy. The recipe suggestion is that the sauce is served with pancakes.
Amazing Recipes with White Sauce
White sauce can accompany various types of dishes and enhance various flavors. A good bechamel seasoned with nutmeg and grated Parmesan cheese is indispensable in traditional lasagna. In addition, it can also complement fillings spectacularly, such as chicken drumsticks and risolis ?, recommends Jacque.
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"Another good suggestion for the sauce is the finishing of au gratin vegetables, for example," comments the chef. "To accompany fish, serve the mustard-seasoned bechamel and season it with fresh herbs," she adds. There are numerous possibilities for using the sauce, check below some suggestions and tips for recipes to try:
Meat
10Ground Beef Pie: This pie is made from a mashed potato that is stuffed with ground beef well seasoned with paprika, garlic, green smell and olives. The finishing touch is the white sauce arranged over the pie that guarantees a very creamy texture.
11. Oatmeal Meatballs: The meatballs in this recipe have a slight spicy touch as they carry spicy ginger and paprika among their ingredients. The white sauce carries pumpkin among its ingredients, which makes the recipe nutritious.
12. Filet Mignon in White Sauce: Filet mignon is seasoned with salt, garlic and black pepper and grilled in olive oil. The dish is finished with the traditional white sauce arranged on the fillets and minced green smell.
Birds
13. Chicken Pancake: Pancake with white sauce is a very traditional and delicious combination. The filling of this recipe is made with chicken, tomatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. The finishing touch is to take the pancakes covered with white sauce to brown in the oven for a few minutes.
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14. Chicken with broccoli: The preparation of this recipe is simple, but results in a beautiful and well-prepared dish. First the chicken is diced, seasoned and sautéed. The broccoli is cooked until al dente and lastly grated white sauce and parmesan are placed on top and baked in the oven for browning.
15. Creamy Chicken Fillet: To make this recipe simply season and grill the chicken fillets and then add the white sauce. The special touch of the recipe is the champignons.
Fish
16. Fish Fillet in White Sauce: The fish used in the recipe can be any white fish of your choice. For the preparation put the fillets in a refractory along with the sauce, tomatoes, green smell, olives and bake. The suggestion is that the dish is served with saffron risotto and parmesan.
17. White sauce sole fillets: This recipe is made in two steps. First the fillets are seasoned with lemon and salt and baked in the oven. Once baked, add the white sauce with capers and grated cheese to return to the oven until gratin.
18. Codfish with white sauce: This is a very sophisticated recipe and its preparation is a bit complex. Truffles can be difficult and expensive to find, so the author ensures that the recipe can be made without them smoothly.
Pastas
19. Bolognese Lasagna with White Sauce: For those who like a well-filled lasagna this is a great recipe. In addition to bolognese, lasagna is stuffed with eggs, ham and cheese, as well as white sauce to make the pasta very juicy.
20. Tortelinni with meat: The recipe features two sauce suggestions to go with the tortelinni, one of tomatoes and the white sauce. You can choose one of them or even combine the two which is a delight.
21. Chicken Penne: For this recipe are prepared two sauces, one chicken with tomatoes and white sauce. Once the pasta is cooked, add the two sauces and bake for browning.
Salads and Vegetables
22. Coleslaw with dressing: For this salad are used cabbage, raisins, green apple and sesame. Already the white sauce is made from yogurt, lemon and mustard.
23. Cauliflower au gratin: This recipe is simple, has few ingredients but is nonetheless delicious. To prepare just cook the cauliflower rapiers, bring to a refractory, add the white sauce, sprinkle grated cheese and bring to brown.
24. Vegetable and bechamel gratin: For this recipe you can use the vegetables of your choice in addition to those suggested in the recipe. For preparation just cook the vegetables, drain, put in a refractory along with white sauce and grated Parmesan and take to brown.
25. Provencal Herb Vegetables: The vegetables used in the recipe are potatoes, carrots and green beans that are steamed and then sautéed with the herbs. To top it off bacon and white sauce are added to the vegetables and baked.
Enjoy your food!
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