How To Make A Roux

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   Heat a dutch oven or skillet on medium heat.

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   Add the butter and melt.

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   Once the butter is melted, add the flour. Stir until the flour has fully absorbed the butter.

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   Begin by adding a 1/2 cup or so of the coconut milk (make sure it is warm, at least room temperature)

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   Cook until the flour butter mixture fully absorbs the coconut milk.

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   Repeat again with another 1/2 cup of coconut milk.

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   When it is fully absorbed, add 1/4 cup or so of the chicken stock and continue the process of stirring until the liquid is fully absorbed.

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   Continue this process until all the liquid has been absorbed.

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   If you want a thicker roux, keep the heat going and the mixture will thicken.

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    The test to know it is done is to take a wooden spoon and the cream mixture should stick to the spoon. If it runs off, keep cooking the mixture. If it is too thick, you can add a little more stock.

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    Play with this to get comfortable with the result.

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    Now you are ready to make your sauce from this base.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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