plural roux
ˈrüz 
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce
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The combination of a thick roux and shredded cheese make this recipe velvety and rich.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
In a city where African American influences permeate every aspect of cuisine—from the holy trinity of vegetables to the techniques for making roux—the absence of Black ownership in culinary education represents a gap that Lavigne is determined to fill.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Add flour, whisking constantly to make a thick roux, 1-3 minutes.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
In a separate pot, prepare a roux by melting butter and slowly adding flour.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
In a city where African American influences permeate every aspect of cuisine—from the holy trinity of vegetables to the techniques for making roux—the absence of Black ownership in culinary education represents a gap that Lavigne is determined to fill.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Add flour, whisking constantly to make a thick roux, 1-3 minutes.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
In a separate pot, prepare a roux by melting butter and slowly adding flour.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for roux
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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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