Başak Beşamel Sos is a ready-made béchamel mix in an 80 g sachet. The front of the pack gives the key instruction in Turkish: just add 750 ml of milk. That makes it a quick shortcut to the creamy white sauce that tops so many baked dishes, without making a butter-and-flour roux from scratch.
In Turkish homes béchamel is best known as the golden, creamy layer on fırın makarna, the baked macaroni with a minced meat layer that is also pictured on the pack, as well as on moussaka, baked vegetables, chicken gratin and stuffed pancakes. Prepare the sauce with the milk following the steps printed on the sachet, then pour it over your dish and bake until the top turns golden. If you like, season it to taste with a little nutmeg or black pepper.
Store the unopened sachet in a cool, dry place. Ingredients and allergen information are printed on the pack, so please check it carefully, especially if you avoid milk or gluten.