Basic Recipes - Soy Béchamel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups/300ml/1/2pt unsweetened soy milk

• 3 sprigs of parsley

• 4 black peppercorns

• 1 slice of onion

• 1 bay leaf

• A pinch of ground nutmeg or mace

• 30g/1oz soy margarine

• 25g/1oz plain flour

• Salt and pepper

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Put the milk, parsley, peppercorns, onion, bay leaf and nutmeg or mace in a pan.

2. Slowly bring to boiling point, and simmer over a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain and allow to cool.

3. Melt the margarine in a pan over a low heat. Add the flour and blend in well.

4. Add the cooled milk a little at a time, mixing well with a spoon each time you add it.

5. Repeat this process until all the milk has been used. Season with salt and pepper.