plural roux
ˈrüz 
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk to make a roux.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Start by tossing grated Gruyère with some cornstarch—a classic move that stabilizes the sauce without having to make a roux.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Other common culprits that can cause lumps include hot spots in your pan, adding liquid to a roux too quickly, and using pan drippings with little bits of solids in the mix.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
But the key is starting the process by making a roux, a French mixture of equal parts butter and flour that’s typically used to thicken soups, sauces, and stews.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Start by tossing grated Gruyère with some cornstarch—a classic move that stabilizes the sauce without having to make a roux.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Other common culprits that can cause lumps include hot spots in your pan, adding liquid to a roux too quickly, and using pan drippings with little bits of solids in the mix.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
But the key is starting the process by making a roux, a French mixture of equal parts butter and flour that’s typically used to thicken soups, sauces, and stews.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roux
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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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