1796, from French béchamel, named for Louis XIV's steward, Louis de Béchamel, marquis de Nointel (1630-1703), who perfected it. Gamillscheg identifies him as a great gourmet of the time ("eines bekannten Feinschmeckers des 17. Jhdts.").
实用例句
1. Mix the chicken meat with half of the bechamel sauce and grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.
