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\ ˈrü How to pronounce roux (audio) \
plural roux\ ˈrüz How to pronounce roux (audio) \

Definition of roux

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

Examples of roux in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Strain the beef juices from the crockpot first before adding to the roux to thicken up the gravy. — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, "How to cook a pot roast in a slow cooker," 7 Mar. 2021 Increase heat to high and stir in 1 pint chicken, beef or vegetable broth, making sure to dissolve all roux completely. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Your cooking resolutions for 2021: Resolve to cook more good food by starting with simple goals," 4 Jan. 2021 Once the pot roast has reached its proper cook time in the slow cooker, add a roux by melting 3 tablespoons of butter and combining it with 3 tablespoons of flour in a saucepan over medium heat. — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, "How to cook a pot roast in a slow cooker," 7 Mar. 2021 Cook, stirring, until flour combines with fat in pan to form a roux, 2 to 3 minutes. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Your cooking resolutions for 2021: Resolve to cook more good food by starting with simple goals," 4 Jan. 2021 Stir until roux turns brown, then add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic. — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, "New Orleans food blogger shares 'Recipes My Daddy Never Wrote Down' in her new cookbook," 12 Jan. 2021 From Austria, plenty of paprika, caraway, and a roux create a smooth, buttery base for rindsgulasch. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Three hearty stews that let you skip a step," 5 Jan. 2021 Cook, stirring, until flour combines with fat in pan to form a roux, 2 to 3 minutes. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Your cooking resolutions for 2021: Resolve to cook more good food by starting with simple goals," 4 Jan. 2021 Increase heat to high and stir in 1 pint chicken, beef or vegetable broth, making sure to dissolve all roux completely. — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, "Your cooking resolutions for 2021: Resolve to cook more good food by starting with simple goals," 28 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of roux

1793, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roux

French, from beurre roux brown butter

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12 Apr 2021

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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.

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