Roux

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add the butter and stir in with a whisk.
3. 3
   When butter is melted, add the flour and whisk the flour in with the butter until the flour cooks fully and no longer looks white.
4. 4
   The flour might clump up but that is ok. Add the liquid and whisk to incorporate until all the lumps are gone and the sauce starts to thicken.
5. 5
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Once the sauce is at the desired thickness remove from heat and add to the dish you are making.