Negresco Egypt

Step 1: Preparing chicken

Step 2: Wash chicken well. Boil until tender. Strain and reserve 2 cups of chicken broth.

Step 3: Split chicken into quarters.

Step 4: With your fingers, take out thin strips of chicken flesh and set aside.

Step 5: You can use left over boiled chicken and broth elsewhere .

Step 6: Spaghetti:

Step 7: Boil spaghetti and drain.

PREPARING THE BECHAMEL

Step 8: In a medium saucepan,

Step 9: Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.

Step 10: Add flour stirring constantly for 15 seconds.

Step 11: Add milk and 1 cup chicken broth and whisk frequently until sauce is smooth. Add salt, white pepper and cream cheese. Bring to boil (3-4 minutes). If texture is too thick, add little more broth. Take off heat.

COOKING NEGRESCO

Step 12: Heat oven to high heat (200-220 C).425 degrees

Step 13: Mix spaghetti with chicken strips and half quantity of béchamel.

Step 14: Butter a baking dish (23 x 32 cm) with remaining butter.

Step 15: Pour remaining béchamel over dish and sprinkle cheddar (gouda) cheese on top.

Step 16: Place in oven for 40-45 minutes until cheese melts and surface becomes golden brown.

Step 17: Serve immediately in the same dish.