Parsley Sauce

A smooth white sauce with plenty of fresh parsley, the traditional partner to boiled or baked gammon.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 40g butter
  • 40g plain flour
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat.

  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute without browning.

  3. Add the milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition, until smooth.

  4. Simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and glossy.

  5. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and nutmeg, season to taste and serve hot.