How to Make a Roux
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
1 batch
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
How to Make a Roux
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Knowing how to make a roux is one of the most useful kitchen tips you will learn! A roux is used to create brilliant sauces, gravies, and thicken soups and other liquid dishes quickly.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter or fat such as drippings
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Melt butter (or fat) in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Allow it to bubble for at least 1 minute while mixing.
- For a blonde roux, allow it to cook a minute or so. For a dark roux, cook the flour/fat mixture longer while whisking, until it reaches a golden dark caramel color.
- Add cold liquid a little at a time while whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Add remaining liquid and seasonings, simmer a couple of minutes.
Notes
- This roux recipe will mix well with about 3 cups of liquid and produce a medium consistency sauce. Start with less liquid and add more until you reach the desired consistency for your sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
520
(26%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
405mg
(17%)
Vitamin A
1420IU
(28%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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