large roux

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40 Pinches
Beaumont, TX
Updated on Oct 18, 2012

This recipe is from Tony Chachere's Micro-Wave Cajun Country Cookbook. I make my roux in the microwave for Gumbo.

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method Microwave
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup oil or margarine
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 4 - cloves garlic, chopped

How To Make large roux

  • Step 1
    In 2-Quart batter bowl, combine flour and oil or margarine. Mix well.
  • Step 2
    Microwave on High for 9 to 10 minutes or until as dark as desired. (Stir when there are 4 minutes left on the timer, when there are 2 minutes, when there is 1 minute, and when there are 30 seconds left on the timer.
  • Step 3
    Stir when timer counts to zero. If this is not dark enough for you, continue to microwave on High 30 seconds at a time until of desired darkness.
  • Step 4
    Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir well.
  • Step 5
    Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft but not brown.

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Category: Other Sauces
Method: Microwave
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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