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Roux Roux is a thickening agent used in Cajun cooking. 7 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it begi...

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Ingredients

  • 7tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 3/4cupall-purpose flour

Directions

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    Roux Roux is a thickening agent used in Cajun cooking

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    7 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke (ab

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    With a long handled metal whisk, gradually mix in flour, stirring until smooth

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    Continue cooking, whisking constantly until roux is a dark red brown, about 3 to 5 minutes

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    Be careful not to let it scorch in the pan or splash on your skin.) Remove from heat and use as needed

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    Extra roux may be kept in the refrigerator indefinitely.