Roux
By
Michelle Hickey
@Chellenay69
1
Cajun cooking 101 ~ in order to make gumbo or etouffee you must know how to make a perfect roux. Here is how....
Ingredients
- 1 c
- flour
- 1/2 c
- oil
How to Make Roux
- 1Heat oil in heavy pot or suacepan and add flour.
- 2Turn heat down to low or medium and stir contantly (do not walk away because it will burn and be ruined)
- 3Stir 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
- 4You 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.
