Microwave Roux

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup salad oil
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion top, chopped
  • 1/4 cup hot water (approximately)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together until well-blended the oil and the flour in a 4 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes. Stir after 6 minutes. The roux should be light brown and VERY HOT!
  2. 2
    Add the onions, celery, and green pepper, stir in, and microwave, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the garlic, parsley and green onion tops, stir in and microwave for 2 minutes. If any oil comes to the surface CAREFULLY pour it off.
  4. 4
    Slowly add enough hot water to bring up to the 4 cup mark and stir in well.
  5. 5
    The roux is now ready to use.

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