roux

Name: Roux
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) oil

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Baytown, TX

Updated on Oct 9, 2011

Cajun cooking 101 ~ in order to make gumbo or etouffee you must know how to make a perfect roux. Here is how....

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

Step 2

Turn heat down to low or medium and stir contantly (do not walk away because it will burn and be ruined)
Step 3

Stir until the roux is a dark brown. You cant overcook or it will have a burnt and bitter taste. The color should resemble a light chocolate color
Step 4

You can use immediately or store in a air tight container. Roux is the base for gumbo and etoufee but can also be used to thicken gravy as well.
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