How to Use roux in a Sentence

roux

noun
  • Keep a close watch so the roux doesn’t burn.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Stir in flour until smooth to form a roux.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The smell of roux and onions fills the small white box theater.
    — oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2019
  • Pour in the milk and whisk it with the miso, as if making a roux.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
  • The key to the perfect gumbo is in the roux.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • The hearty roux stew is easy to cook at your tentsite and share with your hiking crew.
    — Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Slowly add ¼ of the cold milk to the hot roux, whisking it in.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
  • At the end, it’s thickened with a roux and served simply over rice.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Add the cream to the stock, whisk in the cold roux, and bring the mixture back up to a boil.
    — Daniel Boulud As Told To Michele Humes, ELLE Decor, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Our roux starts with butter, but feel free to trade in bacon fat, ghee, or oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Use the residual bacon fat to make a pale roux with a bit of flour.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • This recipe is ideal for people who are scared of making a roux.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 7 Mar. 2017
  • This mixture is called a roux and is often used to thicken sauces and soups.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Stir until the smell of raw flour is gone and a very light brown roux develops.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Made with tomatoes and a roux, most recipes call for bacon drippings as the fat.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Cook over medium-low heat until the roux is a rich brown color; do not scorch.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
  • It’s simmered in a pot with shrimp, crab, smoky sausage and a secret blend of spices in a dark roux.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Strain the beef juices from the crockpot first before adding to the roux to thicken up the gravy.
    — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Add 6 tablespoons flour and whisk over medium heat to make a white roux.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Remove the pot from the heat once the roux has thickened and add 3 cups of the gourmet cheese blend.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The crumbs sank to the bottom, and would be used to flavor the roux base for making the gravy.
    — Michael Ruhlman, New York Times, 18 June 2019
  • When the roux is ready (chocolate-brown), add the broth mixture and whisk to combine.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Skip the bechamel or the roux, and simply make your pasta, warm up your queso, and blend.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk the mixture until the roux turns a golden brown.
    — USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Instead, add the roux at the point heat is visible coming from the soup.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Vegetable oil is used in conjunction with the flour to create the roux.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Dark roux takes the longest amount of time and the most attention to stirring.
    — Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Save leftover drippings to create a broth or roux for soups or pot pie filling.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
  • My grandparents buy roux in a jar, and the finished product tastes great.
    — Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 20 Nov. 2020
  • This step skips the need to make a roux as the pasta absorbs the cream mixture and expands.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2022

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