Gumbo Base (Aka Roux) Recipe

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Gumbo Base (Aka Roux)
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup butter (or oil, but the oil will change the flavor)

Directions:

  1. Melt Butter in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium to medium high heat.
  2. Slowly sprinkle in the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly.
  3. Continue to stir constantly.
  4. Do not walk away!
  5. If you burn it even the tiniest bit, it is unusable.
  6. You will notice the flour beginning to brown.
  7. The darker the flour, the darker the gravy.
  8. For gumbo, when the roux reaches a deep dark chocolate brown color it is done.
  9. At that point you would add your seasonings, such as onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery.
  10. You can make this ahead of time and keep tightly covered in the frige or freezer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 482.62 Kcal (2021 kJ)
Calories from fat 362.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.24g 62%
Cholesterol 91.51mg 31%
Sodium 630.19mg 26%
Potassium 65.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.95g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 3.97g 8%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 93.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 555.22 Kcal (2325 kJ)
Calories from fat 416.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.3g 62%
Cholesterol 105.27mg 31%
Sodium 724.98mg 26%
Potassium 75.04mg 1%
Total Carbs 32.15g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 12%
Protein 4.57g 8%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 14%
Iron 2mg 10%
Calcium 107.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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