5.0 from 18 votes
Roux Recipe
Learn how to make roux with our comprehensive guide. Explore the types of roux, the step-by-step process, and its versatile culinary applications for perfecting your favorite dishes.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 1021 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- In a saucepan or skillet, melt the chosen fat over medium heat. The fat should be hot, but not smoking.
- Gradually sprinkle the flour into the hot fat while constantly stirring with a whisk or a wooden spoon.
- Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. The roux will initially be a pale color, then gradually darken and change scents as it cooks. For white roux, cook for 2-3 minutes until it's pale and paste-like.For blond roux, cook for 5-7 minutes until it turns a light golden color.For brown roux, cook for 10-15 minutes or longer until it becomes a rich brown hue.
- Once your roux reaches the desired color, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before incorporating it into your recipe. Remember that hot roux will thicken your dish, so add it to your liquid components while stirring to prevent lumps.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1021kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
91g
(140%)
Saturated Fat
58g
(290%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
241mg
(80%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2799IU
(56%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1021
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1021kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 91g | 140% |
| Saturated Fat | 58g | 290% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2799IU | 56% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.