FBD

WHITE ROUX

GreekVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 tbsp of pan drippings and/or butter
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 1 each ) Heat fat or over medium high heat. Add flour all at once whisking vigorously.
  • 2 each ) When mixture thins and starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and cut back on the
  • 3 each ) Cook until you smell a toasty aroma then cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • 4 each ) Roux can be used immediately to thicken a liquid that is at or below room temperature.

Instructions

  1. 1

    To thicken a hot liquid, allow roux to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate. 5) Tightly wrapped, roux can be refrigerated for up to a month.

  2. 2

    Simply break off pieces and use as needed.

  3. 3

    Yield: Enough roux to thicken 1 pint of liquid.

  4. 4

    Recipe can be doubled or tripled.

Tags

greekgood-eats