Directions:
- Mix oil and flour together in a 4 cup glass container (I use a Pyrex 4-cup).
- Microwave uncovered on high for 6-7 minutes.
- Stir at 6 minutes with a wooden spoon-roux will be a light brown at this time and will need to cook 30 seconds to 1 minute longer to reach the dark brown color so important in making Louisiana gumbos and stews.
- The roux will be VERY HOT, but usually the handle on your measuring cup will stay cool enough to touch.
- When the roux has reached a very dark brown (think a coffee grounds dark brown), remove from microwave and CAREFULLY (remember-the roux is very hot!); add the onion, celery, and bell pepper, a little at a time.
- Stir and return to microwave.
- Sauté on high for 2 minutes.
- You should now have about 3 3/4 cup of roux.
- If any oil has risen to the top, you can pour this off.
- Slowly, add enough hot water to bring the roux to the 4 cup mark.
- Stir and you will have a smooth, dark roux in only 12 minutes!
- Roux freezes very well and you are ready at any time to put together a delicious gumbo or stew!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 348.77 Kcal (1460 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 250.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 27.82g | 43% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 391.54mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 203.02mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.9g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.68g | 15% | |
| Protein | 3.07g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 24.7mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 80.3mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 216.71 Kcal (907 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 155.59 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.29g | 43% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 243.29mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 126.15mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.85g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 2.11g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.29g | 15% | |
| Protein | 1.91g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5mg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 49.9mg | 8% | |
* 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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