Best 2 Microwave Cajun Roux Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to explore the depths of flavor with a microwave Cajun roux. This roux, a staple in Cajun cuisine, offers an intensely flavorful base for numerous dishes. Its rich, nutty, and slightly smoky characteristics will transform your cooking into an exceptional experience. With the convenience of a microwave, preparing a microwave Cajun roux becomes a breeze, saving you time and effort while delivering outstanding results.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DARK MICROWAVE CAJUN ROUX

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This is my favorite way to make a dark roux for gumbo, shrimp stew, corned beef hash and to thicken any gravy. It is easy and will keep in the refrigerator.

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories Gravies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

2 c cooking oil, i use vegetable oil
4 c all purpose flour

Steps:

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, mix cooking oil and flour. Mix Well. Note, the mixture will boil over, so be sure to use a deep bowl.
2. Place in center of microwave and cook for 6 minutes on high then stir. Keep cooking at 6 minutes intervals and stir until mixture turns a deep chocolate brown.
3. Cook and stir in 1 minute intervals until roux turns a deep chocolate brown. Watch closely as it will start to burn. Caution, this is VERY hot.
4. Once roux is cool, store in refrigerator and use as needed. You may double this recipe. I keep it on hand to thicken gravy or to make dishes like my Shrimp Stew, Gumbo or Corn Beefed Hash.

MICROWAVE CAJUN ROUX

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Louisiana Cajun Gravy used as a base for Seafood, Chicken, Sausage, or the kitchen chair (shaved, joke) served over rice.

Provided by George Montero

Categories Stew

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 bunch green onion (chopped, tops only)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)

Steps:

Mix flour and oil together in a 4 cup GLASS measuring bowl with a whisk until smooth.
Important to whisk smooth before putting in the microwave oven.
Cook on HIGH power (100%) 7 minutes, stir and whisk at 4 minutes and again every 30 seconds until you achieve a dark caramel color.
Don't burn the roux!
Please be careful the glass bowl will be extremely HOT.
Carefully add the onions, bell pepper, and celery to the how roux.
It will sizzle and the aroma will be fantastic.
Mix well and cook 3 minutes on HIGH.
Add the green onions and garlic to the glass bowl.
Cook 2 more minutes on HIGH.
Additional notes:If you have ever made roux the conventional way, you know it must be watched constantly or it will burn.
The first step, oil/flour cook on high 7 minutes, when your timer shows 4 minutes remove the glass bowl from the microwave and stir/whisk.
Put the bowl back in the oven and continue to cook, however, take the bowl out every 30 seconds and stir/whisk as the roux begins to thicken.
When the roux is medium to dark caramel color I like to take the bowl out of the oven and stir/whisk, the roux will continue to darken and you will have less chance of burning your roux.
Depending on the powers (watts) of your microwave oven (700 to 1000 watts) the roux could start to thicken and brown at 5- 9 minutes.
Attempt to get the color you like, Med, Dark Med, or Dark.
The next 2 stages (3 minutes for the tough vegetables, then 2 more minutes for the tender vegetables).
You really don't have to stir while the vegetables saute, however, you do stir when you first add them to the roux then forget it!
Congratulations!
You have now made authentic Cajun Roux in your microwave Oven.

Tips for Making Microwave Cajun Roux:

Use a microwave-safe bowl. This is essential for preventing the roux from burning.
Start with a small amount of oil and flour. You can always add more if needed, but it's difficult to remove excess oil or flour.
Cook the roux in short increments, stirring frequently. This will help prevent the roux from burning.
Be patient. It takes time to develop the desired color and flavor of a Cajun roux.
Let the roux cool slightly before using it. This will help prevent it from splattering when you add it to your dish.

Conclusion:

Making Cajun roux in the microwave is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Just be sure to follow the tips above to avoid burning the roux. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect Cajun roux in no time!