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Norwegian Light Sauce

 This differs from many Scandinavian sauces (gravies) because it contains no milk or cream. Like other 'white' sauces, serve it liberally over vegetables, potatoes and fish. Optional juniper berries or bay leaf give the sauce a subtle earthiness. Or you might stir in some fresh chopped dill or fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley.

 Photo (right) isn't of this sauce but rather my Norwegian cream sauce poured over boiled potatoes and grilled salmon (with peas and carrots stirred into the sauce). But you get the idea.

Preparation time 15 minutes. Makes 3-4 servings.

Make the roux

1
Melt in small non-stick sauce pan or skillet over medium heat
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2
Stir in until smooth and lump-free
  • 2 tablespoons flour




Prepare the stock


In a separate sauce pan, heat to near-boiling
  • 2-3 cups (16 oz) chicken stock
  • Optional: add 3-4 pulverized juniper berries or 1 bay leaf (remove bay leaf before serving)

Combine roux and stock

Slowly add and stir the stock into the roux (or the other way around if you prefer), then simmer the mixture while stirring until it thickens to desired consistency (7-10 minutes). Salt to taste.

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