Classic Velouté
The most important thing you need to know about this light sauce is that it comes together with just three ingredients and less than 10 minutes on the clock.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
- 1 tablespoonall-purpose flour
- 1 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until frothy but not darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
While whisking constantly, slowly pour in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and keep whisking until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed.