Sauces, Rubs & Dressings

Roux

Name: Roux
Ingredients: 60 grams of flour (¼ cup); 60 grams or 2+ ounces of butter (½ butter stick); 1800 grams of liquid (4 cups)

A roux is a mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent for sauces, gravies, and soups.

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Melt butter on medium/low heat in a thick-bottomed pot.
Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly.
Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, long enough to cook out the flour taste. Cook longer for a darker roux.
Slowly whisk in the liquid, stirring constantly.