Curried Béchamel

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 7
Curried Béchamel, a twist to a classic sauce
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pint milk
1/2 onion , large dice
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg , broken
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 ounce clarified butter
1 ounce flour
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/8 teaspoon salt , to taste
1/8 teaspoon white pepper , to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper , to taste
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
231
Sugar
4g
Fat
17g
Curried Béchamel, also known as the Curry Sauce, is a variation of the French Bechamel sauce, a combination of butter, flour, and milk. This sauce adds curry powder and other spices, which are commonly used in Indian cuisine, to give it a spicy and aromatic twist. The depth of flavor created by the combination of the nutmeg, cloves, and curry powder makes this sauce incredibly versatile. You can use it on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, steamed rice, lasagna, or any other dish that could benefit from a creamy and spicy sauce. Curried Béchamel is a perfect sauce for a winter or fall meal and will add comfort and warmth to your food. It is the kind of sauce that will make your guests wonder what your secret ingredient is.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat along with the diced onions, whole cloves, and broken nutmeg for 5-10 minutes until hot.
2.Strain the spices and onion from the milk and put it back on low heat.
3.In a separate saucepan over medium heat, gently brown the clarified butter and flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4.Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
5.Add curry powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and white pepper, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
6.Remove the pan from heat and add the beaten egg yolk, then add the creme fraiche and sherry wine while stirring. The sauce is now ready!

PROS

Curried Béchamel adds a spicy twist to a classic velvety sauce.

The combination of curry powder with nutmeg and cloves makes it a perfect pairing for meats, vegetables, rice, or pasta.

It is versatile and can be used for thousands of dishes!

CONS

Béchamel sauce is considered high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and flour.

The addition of creme fraiche and sherry wine makes it even richer.

It should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Curry powder contains various spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can protect against certain diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.
Nutmeg is rich in essential oils with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits that can help boost the immune system and improve digestive health.

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