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Coliflor en Salsa Blanca Cauliflower with Bechamel

May 23, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez
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Coliflor en Salsa Blanca Cauliflower with BechamelAnother Chilean classic is Coliflor en Salsa Blanca Cauliflower with Bechamel. Of course, there are other versions, too; it’s a meal with European roots. The white sauce bechamel gives the characteristic flavor of this dish with lots of bits of nutmeg. Economical and vegetarian. It is traditionally served with mashed potatoes or parsley hash brown potatoes.

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Coliflor en Salsa Blanca Cauliflower with Bechamel

Coliflor en Salsa Blanca Cauliflower with Bechamel

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A wonderful side dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 large or 2 medium cauliflower heads
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt, pepper, and nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces, as in the picture. In a wide pot, place 1 inch of salted water. When it boils, add the cauliflower florets with the stems down. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until just cooked or al dente.
    Cauliflower cut in pieces
  2. In the meantime, prepare the white sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add the milk, stirring with a balloon whisk. After adding the first 1/2 cup of milk, return the pan to low heat and continue stirring continuously, adding milk. Boil gently for 2 minutes after you finish adding milk. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
    Bechamel in process Bechamel ready
  3. Serve the cauliflower cover in the hot white sauce.
    Coliflor en salsa blanca Cauliflower in Bechamel
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Keywords: Coliflor en salsa blanca, Cauliflower with bechamel, Cauliflower with white sauce

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  1. Mamachobane

    January 31, 2019 at 7:55 am

    it was mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmh……….very delicious .. i m definitely doing it again

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    • Pilar Hernandez

      January 31, 2019 at 8:12 am

      I’m glad, I love it too.

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Hello! I'm Pilar Hernandez, a Latina mom, cookbook author, and urban farmer. I'm currently based in Seattle, WA. I was born and raised in Chile. I went to medical school there and then moved to …

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