Poultry velouté sauce

A refined base for countless sauce variations.

Total Time: 40

Course: Main course, Starter

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Bechamel sauce, French sauces, Poultry velouté sauce, velouté, White sauce

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk for about 3-4 minutes, without browning, to form a roux.
Gradually add the poultry broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Strain the sauce to remove any lumps.
Season with salt and white pepper.
Strain the sauce to remove any lumps and serve warm.

Calories: 160kcal

For a richer flavor, you can add a drizzle of cream at the end of cooking.
This sauce serves as the basis for many other sauce variations. For example, you can add mushrooms, herbs, or wine to adjust the flavor.