noun
béchamel sauce; white sauce
A classic French white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk; used in dishes like gratin and croquettes. In Japanese cooking contexts, ホワイトソース is often used interchangeably.
See also: ホワイトソース
グラタンにはベシャメルソースが欠かせない。
Béchamel sauce is essential for gratin.
Making béchamel sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy.