NORWEGIAN WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan simmer milk on medium-low heat.
• Add the onion, bay leaf and cayenne. Simmer for a few minutes stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Strain the milk into a bowl and discard the onion and bay leaf.
• Melt the butter in the sauce pan and whisk in flour until thick, this is called the roux.
• Stir in the milk and simmer until the desired consistancy is reached (5-10 mins). Sauce will thicken as it stands.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in peas if desired.