Roux
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A simple roux for everything from sauces, gravy and macaroni and cheese to gumbo and cajun dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat: oil, butter, lard, meat drippings, ghee
- 1/2 cup flour
Instructions
- White roux: In a small heavy saucepan melt fat over medium heat. Add flour, whisking to incorporate fully, and stir for 2-5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and foamy.
- For Blonde Roux: Continue cooking and stirring for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture turns a light caramel or peanut butter color.
- For Brown Roux: In order to avoid burning your roux, turn down the heat to medium-low and keep stirring. You'll need to keep cooking for an additional 5-15 minutes. For a total of (15-25 minutes). The roux will take on a nutty aroma when it's done and turn a milk chocolate brown.
- For Dark Roux: Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 20+ minutes, or until the roux is a dark chocolate color. Be careful not to burn it! If it smells burned at all, you need to start over.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes enough blonde/brown roux to thicken about 4 cups of liquid into a medium consistency.
- To Make Ahead: Make roux and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight bag or container in the fridge for up to 6 months.
- To Freeze: Make roux and allow to cool completely. Freeze in an airtight bag, ice cube trays, or a freezer safe container for up to a year. Allow roux to thaw overnight in the fridge before using or defrost quickly in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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