Nutmeg Free Chicken Velouté Sauce
Classic French mother sauces have a reputation for being fussy, but this silky velouté comes together with just five pantry staples and a good whisk. The technique is straightforward: a pale roux of butter and flour forms the base, warm chicken stock gets whisked in gradually, and the whole thing simmers until it coats a spoon with that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Many traditional velouté and cream sauce recipes call for nutmeg as a finishing touch, but this version is completely free of it — seasoned simply with salt and white pepper so the clean, savory flavor of the stock can shine through. That makes it a reliable choice for anyone who needs to avoid that spice without sacrificing depth or elegance. A final pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives it an ultra-smooth texture that works beautifully poured over roasted chicken, steamed vegetables, or used as a jumping-off point for other sauces. It's the kind of foundational recipe that quietly upgrades everything else on the table.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock, warm
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp white pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Warm the chicken stock in a small saucepan or in the microwave until steaming but not boiling; set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy but not browned.
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