rouxs

[US]/ruː/
[UK]/ru/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces.

Example Sentences

The total choledochal cyst excision, with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is effective in the treatment of congenital choledochal cyst.

The chef made a roux to thicken the sauce.

A roux is commonly used in French cooking.

She added the roux to the soup to give it a rich flavor.

The roux should be cooked until it reaches a golden brown color.

Many Cajun dishes start with a roux as the base.

The roux acts as a thickening agent in the gumbo.

You can make a roux with equal parts flour and fat.

The roux should be stirred constantly to prevent burning.

The roux gives the dish a velvety texture.

To make a roux, you need to cook flour and fat together.

Real-world Examples

Now we're going to create a roux to thick in this mixture.

Source: Chef Natasha

I'm going to make a roux  with melted butter and flour.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

It is just like creating a roux, that's what you're effectively doing.

Source: Kitchen Deliciousness Competition

Corn starch will help stabilize the queso, kind of like when you make a roux, it's gonna look like this.

Source: Kitchen Deliciousness Competition

The flour should be golden in color, and you're basically making a roux, which will help to thicken up the sauce.

Source: Chef Natasha

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now