Roux

Directions

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   Mix the flour and oil in
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   a
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   heavy pot; stir constantly over a medium fire.
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   As you
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   stir,
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   the
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   roux
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   browns
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   slowly. Don't cook the roux fast, because
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    as
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    it
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    reaches
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    the
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    done point, it will burn. When the roux is a rich dark brown, turn fire
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    off while continuing to
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    stir
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    until
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    it
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    cools.
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    Makes enough roux for stew with one hen or 2 pounds shrimp.