How to Use roux in a Sentence

roux

noun
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  • Add the cream to the stock, whisk in the cold roux, and bring the mixture back up to a boil.
    — Daniel Boulud As Told To Michele Humes, ELLE Decor, 26 Oct. 2020
  • The smell of roux and onions fills the small white box theater.
    — oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2019
  • Pour in the milk and whisk it with the miso, as if making a roux.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
  • For the creole sauce: To make the brown roux, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
  • For the Creole Sauce: To make the brown roux, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Make a roux: Melt the butter in a large sauce pot, then add the flour.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Remove the pot from the heat once the roux has thickened and add 3 cups of the gourmet cheese blend.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Many chowder recipes start with a roux of flour and fat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The crumbs sank to the bottom, and would be used to flavor the roux base for making the gravy.
    — Michael Ruhlman, New York Times, 18 June 2019
  • Make the roux: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    — Daniel Boulud As Told To Michele Humes, ELLE Decor, 26 Oct. 2020
  • The darker the roux, the deeper the sauce’s color and flavor.
    — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
  • Strain the beef juices from the crockpot first before adding to the roux to thicken up the gravy.
    — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Add the onion, cooking with the roux until onion is clear.
    — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2018
  • The hearty roux stew is easy to cook at your tentsite and share with your hiking crew.
    — Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Add the onions, celery and bell pepper to the roux and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 12 May 2021
  • This step skips the need to make a roux as the pasta absorbs the cream mixture and expands.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Whisk the roux a spoonful at a time into the warm gravy until the gravy thickens.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Carefully add the onion to the roux and stir with a large wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], AL.com, 9 May 2017
  • Carefully add the onions to the roux and stir with a large wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Celestina Blok, star-telegram.com, 8 May 2017
  • Stir until the smell of raw flour is gone and a very light brown roux develops.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Instead, add the roux at the point heat is visible coming from the soup.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk the mixture until the roux turns a golden brown.
    — USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The key to good gumbo is cooking the oil and flour together to form a rich, light brown roux.
    — cleveland, 28 Nov. 2022
  • This mixture is called a roux and is often used to thicken sauces and soups.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Make a roux by adding the other half of the butter and the flour to the skillet, stirring constantly.
    — Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Our roux starts with butter, but feel free to trade in bacon fat, ghee, or oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The béchamel here starts with a roux made with 1 percent milk in place of the traditional whole milk.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Add the roux to the milk and whisk vigorously to fully combine so there are no lumpy bits in the milk.
    — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2013
  • Modern variations have been known to skip the condensed soups and instead make a roux from milk, cheese, and mushrooms.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Cook flour down until bubbly to create a roux, about 5 minutes.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024

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