Saltsa Aspri (Greek White Sauce)

Karen Mintzias ------------------------------THIN WHITE SAUCE------------------------------ 1 tb Butter

1 tb Flour

1 c Milk; warm

-----------------------------MEDIUM WHITE SAUCE----------------------------- 2 tb Butter

2 tb Flour

1 c Milk; warm

-----------------------------THICK WHITE SAUCE----------------------------- 3 tb Butter

3 tb Flour

1 c Milk; warm

----------------------------------OPTIONAL---------------------------------- Salt & White pepper Grated nutmeg To make the sauce, in a heavy saucepan melt the butter and heat WITHOUT browning. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat, then remove from the burner and gradually stir in the warm milk. Move the pan back to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring steadily for a smooth sauce. Add a pinch of salt and white pepper, and grate a little nutmeg for a nice flavor. As a general rule, thin white sauce is used for soups and sauces, medium for pastitsio and moussaka and other au gratin dishes, and a thick sauce for croquettes and souffles. From "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias