Vegan Bechamel sauce

Ingredients

• 50 ml Olive oil
• 25 g All purpose flour
• 300 ml Soymilk, unsweetened
• 1 pinch Nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper, ground

Method

1. Heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3. Gradually add the soymilk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
4. Continue to simmer and whisk over medium heat until the sauce is thick, smooth, and creamy, about 10 minutes.
5. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the wooden spoon.
6. Remove from heat then add the nutmeg and salt.
7. Stir until well-combined and check for seasoning.
8. Set aside and allow to cool completely.