Brazilian recipe
Classic Velvety White Sauce (Molho Branco)
A proper white sauce is a total kitchen staple—smooth, velvety, and dead easy to whip up for your pasta or bakes.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste
White pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste
White pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
All these basics are readily available at any local supermarket or town grocery store in PNG. Look for fresh milk and butter in the refrigerated aisles. All-purpose flour is found in the baking supplies section, while salt, nutmeg, and white pepper are standard pantry staples in the spice aisle of any local market or retail shop.
Preparation method
- Warm up the milk until it’s just about to simmer and keep it to the side
- Melt the butter in a heavy-based pan
- Whisk in the flour to the melted butter
- Stir well until you’ve got a smooth paste
- Slowly pour in the warm milk, a little bit at a time
- Keep whisking constantly with a balloon whisk or wooden spoon to make sure there are no lumps
- Cook the sauce over a low heat for a few minutes until it hits that nice, thick consistency
- Season the sauce with salt, nutmeg, and a touch of white pepper to finish it off
Observations
This simple white sauce is the perfect base for all sorts of meals, from family-favourite lasagnas and pasta bakes to creamy vegetable sides. It’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers a silky texture and a delicate flavour that ties any dish together.
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