Brown Roux

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   Pour the oil into a saucepan.

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   Slide it over medium heat and get the oil nice and hot.

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   Whisk in the flour.

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   Cook, whisking constantlyit will be a bit grainy at first.

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   Soon the flour will start turning color.

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   This will deepen with every passing minute.

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   Youre aiming to get a nice chocolate brown color and a rich, nutty, toasted smell.

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   So open up your senses and keep whisking.

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   Once the roux reaches the perfect color and smell, pull the pan off the heat and keep whisking as it cools down a bit.

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    It will get thinner and smoother.

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    Use the roux right away or pour it into a plastic container and let it cool down completely.

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    Refrigerate til you need it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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