roux

noun \ ˈrü \

Updated on: 7 Apr 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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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
Cook over medium-low heat until the roux is a rich brown color; do not scorch.

— 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
Lower heat to a simmer and stir until the roux begins to dissolve.

— judy walker, NOLA.com, "Shakshouka for Lent? Israeli dish of eggs and tomatoes is perfect any time," 2 Mar. 2018
Begin by making a roux, combining oil and flour in the bottom of a Dutch oven and stirring over medium flame until a paste is formed and well-browned. 2.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Fat Tuesday a perfect celebration of easy Cajun cuisine," 9 Feb. 2018
Béchamel, a thick (in this case) white roux made by whisking together butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese, acts as a binder in the lasagna skyscraper, helping everything stay together.

— alex beggs, Bon Appetit, "BA's Best Lasagna Is Our Only Winter Hobby," 7 Feb. 2018
Add flour and cook, stirring regularly for about 2 minutes to make a roux.

— joanne kempinger demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Chicken pot pie from The Farmer's Wife patterned after mom's," 26 Feb. 2018
Instead, add the roux at the point heat is visible coming from the soup.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "J. Harrod's chef worked his way to the top. Now he's 'ready to show Louisville what I've got'," 13 Feb. 2018
Food writer Judy Walker offers tutorials that will take you from roux to bowl.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Snow? Make gumbo: 6 uncommon recipes, including a vegan one, to warm the soul," 17 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of roux

French, from beurre roux brown butter

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