Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bowl being placed into a microwave. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef.

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A roux is a simple mixture of butter and flour combined in a ratio of one to one that's used to thicken sauces, soups, and gravies. Preparing this thickener is easy, but when you're in a hurry, it can ...

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Adding cooked chicken to the gumbo, which was made in a microwave oven. (Photo by David Grunfeld / Nola.com / The Times-Picayune) The first person I ever saw make a roux was a guy who grew up in ...

The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef. The instrumental cooking technique, which involves combining equal parts fat (butter or oil) and flour over low heat until thoroughly combined ...