Roux
From the French word meaning 'reddish', a roux is a blend of flour and butter mixed to a paste and cooked until a reddish brown colour is obtained. This is then used as a thickening agent for basic sauces.
Cooking glossary
From the French word meaning 'reddish', a roux is a blend of flour and butter mixed to a paste and cooked until a reddish brown colour is obtained. This is then used as a thickening agent for basic sauces.