roux

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noun \ ˈrü \

Definition of roux

plural roux play \ˈrüz\

:a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce

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Orgeron knows a good gumbo is all about the roux, that crawfish boils are a Mother’s Day tradition and how much better everything from a fricassee to a cochon-de-lait seems to taste when LSU wins.

— brett martel, The Seattle Times, "LSU faithful enjoying rare connection with their Cajun coach," 27 Aug. 2017
Gregory Bull/AP Defensive coaches are as passionate about their tackling methods as gumbo cooks are about their roux.

— andy staples, SI.com, "With Rugby and Robots, College Football's Top Teams Are Battling for the Perfect Tackle," 15 Aug. 2017
Stir often with a whisk, breaking up roux until mixture is thick.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Half roasted chicken recipe | Varanese," 15 Aug. 2017
When the butter is melted, add the flour and cook into a roux on very low heat for 4-6 minutes.

— danielle guercio, The Seattle Times, "Pour gravy on biscuits, but save some for later, too | Cannabis recipe," 9 June 2017
Instead of thickening — and ruining — the chowder with a traditional roux or flour, let the golden toast break down in the bath of the broth and become the body.

— gabrielle hamilton, New York Times, "Chowder-Soaked Toast Any Chef Would Want to Claim," 18 May 2017
Gumbo begins with roux, a combination of hot fat and flour that adds flavor and acts as a thickener.

— marjie lambert, miamiherald, "Gumbo love: From Key West to New Orleans, dishes from the coastal south," 16 May 2017
Chopped vegetables are added to the roux for Summer Seafood Gumbo.

— marjie lambert, miamiherald, "Gumbo love: From Key West to New Orleans, dishes from the coastal south," 16 May 2017
The key to good gumbo is cooking the oil and flour together to form a rich, light brown roux.

— linda gassenheimer, charlotteobserver, "Gumbo for 2? In minutes?," 16 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of roux

French, from beurre roux brown butter

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