Roux
noun
A mixture made from fat and flour, used in cooking to make sauces thicker.
She made a roux with butter and flour for the gravy.
Often appears as...
- making a roux
- incorporate the roux
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A mixture made from fat and flour, used in cooking to make sauces thicker.
She made a roux with butter and flour for the gravy.
Often appears as...
- making a roux
- incorporate the roux
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cuisine Term
Roux is a French culinary term so it's often used in the context of French or gourmet cooking.
I learned to cook a classic French roux in my culinary arts class.
Pro Tip 2/3Base Ingredient
Roux can be made with different fats, such as butter, oil, or lard, depending on the dish.
For a dairy-free alternative, she prepared the roux with olive oil instead of butter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cooking Stage
Roux is usually one of the first steps in recipes for soups and sauces, serving as a thickening foundation.
Start the stew by cooking a roux, then gradually add the broth.
Pro Tip 1/3Cuisine Term
Roux is a French culinary term so it's often used in the context of French or gourmet cooking.
I learned to cook a classic French roux in my culinary arts class.
Pro Tip 2/3Base Ingredient
Roux can be made with different fats, such as butter, oil, or lard, depending on the dish.
For a dairy-free alternative, she prepared the roux with olive oil instead of butter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cooking Stage
Roux is usually one of the first steps in recipes for soups and sauces, serving as a thickening foundation.
Start the stew by cooking a roux, then gradually add the broth.
Pro Tip 1/3Cuisine Term
Roux is a French culinary term so it's often used in the context of French or gourmet cooking.
I learned to cook a classic French roux in my culinary arts class.
Pro Tip 2/3Base Ingredient
Roux can be made with different fats, such as butter, oil, or lard, depending on the dish.
For a dairy-free alternative, she prepared the roux with olive oil instead of butter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cooking Stage
Roux is usually one of the first steps in recipes for soups and sauces, serving as a thickening foundation.
Start the stew by cooking a roux, then gradually add the broth.
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Kangaroo Birth PIPE...
early money is on his becoming the alpha male here why because only the sub dominant male kicks in these competitions and the roux on the left is doing all the kicking the dominant male having won the right to woo Bom claims
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Yolanda Adams
American Musician
I cook everything from Italian to Cajun food. I have now mastered the roux for gumbo. I love cooking.
Quote examples
Yolanda Adams
American Musician
I cook everything from Italian to Cajun food. I have now mastered the roux for gumbo. I love cooking.
Example 1 of 1
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