Spice Road Spices
The Art of Flavour
Mustard Cheese Sauce
1/2 x Teaspoon Yellow Mustard Seeds - ground
1 x Cup milk
2 x Tablespoons Butter - unsalted
2 x Tablespoons plain flour
1/2 x Cup chedder cheese - grated
1/2 x Teaspoon salt or to your taste and diet
Sprinkle Black Pepper
This sauce follows the rules for a basic Roux. That is, in a small saucepan melt the butter and when the butter begins to foam add the flour. Stir for one minute then add the seasoning.
Next, gradually add the milk over a low heat, stirring until the sauce has thickened. Then add the cheese and ground mustard, stirring until the cheese has melted.
Important: It is important to prevent the sauce from becoming lumpy.
Step one: Never use cold milk as the sauce will curdle when added to hot ingredients. That is, allow the milk to return to room temperature and add very slowly while stirring. . Step two: Keep the heat no higher than medium low.
Comments: This sauce is wonderful with roast vegetables