roux

noun \ ˈrü \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

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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Gradually add roux to soup and let simmer until thickened.

— joanne kempinger demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Beans & Barley's clam chowder is 'exquisite'," 23 Apr. 2018
If roux is not the dark brown color of pecan shells, continue microwaving for 10 seconds stirring, checking color until roux reaches desired color.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Easy etouffee recipe: On the table in 30 minutes or less," 9 Jan. 2018
There was cheese grating, roux making, onion chopping, vegetable prepping, side dish making.

— gordon edgar, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of America’s Appetite for Macaroni and Cheese," 30 May 2018
To put a healthy spin on the seafood dish, Ali uses whole wheat flour instead of white flour in her roux and subs butter for extra-virgin olive oil.

— julie mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Laila Ali Proves That Gumbo Doesn't Have to Be Unhealthy with This Lightened-Up Recipe," 23 Mar. 2018
Add 6 tablespoons flour and whisk over medium heat to make a white roux.

— judy walker, NOLA.com, "A-tten-tion! A Marine shares his New England Clam Chowder (not soup)," 20 Feb. 2018
The chopped peppers are then folded into gravy made from a classic French roux and homemade stock.

— kim severson, New York Times, "Eddie Hernandez Doesn’t Care if His Food Isn’t ‘Authentic’," 9 Apr. 2018
In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat, then gradually whisk in flour to make a roux.

— joanne kempinger demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Beans & Barley's clam chowder is 'exquisite'," 23 Apr. 2018
Add roux and sauté briefly before adding the stock.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "He never gets tired of the Hot Brown, but chef at The Brown Hotel is always looking ahead," 20 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of roux

French, from beurre roux brown butter

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