Mornay Sauce

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add 2 decilitres of the fish cooking liquid to 1 litre of béchamel sauce (mother sauce) and reduce by a good third.
  2. Stir in the grated Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. Continue stirring over the heat for a few seconds to ensure the cheese melts completely.
  3. Finish the sauce by incorporating the butter, stirring to combine fully. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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