← All recipes

🍽️ The Perfect Roux for Every Occasion

207 kcal · 20 min · 4 servings

The Perfect Roux for Every Occasion Cook this free in the MyFoody app →

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Set the stove burner to the highest setting for a few seconds.
  2. 2. Immediately turn the heat down to the second-lowest setting.
  3. 3. Heat the butter in the pot until it barely bubbles and looks clear.
  4. 4. Sprinkle the flour over the butter.
  5. 5. Whisk the butter and flour together smoothly using a flat whisk.
  6. 6. Let the mixture sweat for a short while so the flour can swell.
  7. 7. For light sauces, make sure the roux does not turn brown.
  8. 8. Add the required liquid (e.g., water, milk, cream, or broth) slowly in a thin stream.
  9. 9. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
  10. 10. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. 11. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  12. 12. Add about 50 milliliters of cold water to a small, tightly sealable mixing cup.
  13. 13. Add one level heaping tablespoon of flour.
  14. 14. Shake the mixture vigorously.
  15. 15. Use this cold flour mixture to thicken stews or thin sauces afterwards.
  16. 16. Small lumps usually dissolve during cooking, so you won't have lumps in your food later.

Nutrition per serving