GUMBO BASE (AKA ROUX)
A roux is the base of numerous Cajun and creole dishes. In Louisiana, natives have a joke about how long it takes to make the roux for certain dishes. Etouffee is usually a 1 beer roux while a full fledged gumbo is a 2 to 3 beer roux. Obviously meaning how long it takes to DRINK the beer. The cook time will vary depending on how dark you want your gravy. NOTE: The measurements I used are normally what I make for a Sunday pot of gumbo, southern style. That means it makes a lot! You may want to only use half for normal people!
Provided by Malriah
Categories Sauces
Time 17m
Yield 1 Sunday Pot of Gumbo
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt Butter in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium to medium high heat.
- Slowly sprinkle in the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly.
- Continue to stir constantly.
- Do not walk away!
- If you burn it even the tiniest bit, it is unusable.
- You will notice the flour beginning to brown.
- The darker the flour, the darker the gravy.
- For gumbo, when the roux reaches a deep dark chocolate brown color it is done.
- At that point you would add your seasonings, such as onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery.
- You can make this ahead of time and keep tightly covered in the frige or freezer.
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Prince Aqeel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of this gumbo base. It's a bit too spicy for my taste.
Feriel Siliti
[email protected]This gumbo base is a great way to add some extra flavor to your gumbo. It's easy to make and it really makes a difference.
Faris Farismehamed
[email protected]I've tried several gumbo base recipes and this one is my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Idalia A
[email protected]This gumbo base is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's so flavorful and makes my gumbo taste like it came from a restaurant.
Joseph Gitau
[email protected]I love this gumbo base! It's so easy to use and it makes my gumbo taste amazing.
Ajayi Emmanuel
[email protected]This gumbo base is a great way to add flavor to your gumbo. It's easy to make and really enhances the taste.
Marlo Hambleton
[email protected]I'm a chef and I've tried many gumbo base recipes. This one is my go-to. It's always consistent and delicious.
Zahab 66
[email protected]This is the best gumbo base I've ever used. I've been using it for years and it never disappoints.
Gembo Tshering
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this gumbo base really delivered. It was easy to make and my gumbo turned out delicious.
Nakyanja Norah
[email protected]This gumbo base is a lifesaver! I used to spend hours making my own, but now I just use this and it's just as good.
Ladymae Ortega
[email protected]I've tried many gumbo base recipes and this one is by far my favorite. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly.
Kevany Ballintine
[email protected]The gumbo base was rich and flavorful. It added a lot of depth to my gumbo.
Thierovine Senga
[email protected]This gumbo base recipe was very easy to follow and the results were amazing! I used it to make a seafood gumbo and it was the best I've ever had.