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Boiled Fowls A La Bechamel

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Boiled Fowls A La Bechamel

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Recipe Score · Tried & True
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From 1/2 to 1 hour, according to size

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A pair of fowls, 1 pint of Béchamel, No, 367, a few bunches of boiled brocoli or cauliflower.

👨‍🍳 Method

Truss and boil the fowls by recipe No. 938; make a pint of Béchamel sauce by recipe No. 367; pour some of this over the fowls, and the remainder send to table in a tureen. Garnish the dish with bunches of boiled cauliflowers or brocoli, and serve very hot. The sauce should be made sufficiently thick to adhere to the fowls; that for the tureen should be thinned by adding a spoonful or two of stock.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Sofia — Weeknight Warrior
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
Everything vintage food writing promises

I tried whipping up Boiled Fowls A La Bechamel this week, and I must say, it was a delightful throwback to simpler times. The process was surprisingly straightforward, even with the vague instructions. I found that using chicken breasts instead of a whole fowl cut down on prep time significantly. The real star of the show was the Béchamel sauce — it was surprisingly easy to make and added a rich, creamy element that elevated the dish. I was delighted to discover that the sauce thickened beautifully and adhered to the chicken just as described. This dish is perfect for the weeknight cook who wants to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of tender chicken and velvety sauce is comforting and satisfying. I served it with steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with my family. Next time, I might experiment with adding some herbs or a touch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra flavor. If you're looking for a quick, comforting dinner that feels special, give this one a try — just be sure to have some stock on hand to thin out the sauce for serving.

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