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roux

/ruː/

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noun

/ruː/C1formalculinary
  • ruПриготовленная смесь жира и муки, используемая в качестве основы для загущения соусов, супов и подливок.

A cooked mixture of fat and flour used as a base for thickening sauces, soups, and gravies.

  1. Cooking baseB2formalculinary

    A mixture of fat and flour cooked together and used as a thickening agent for sauces, soups, and gravies.

    ruРу

    • She made a classic roux with butter and flour for the béchamel sauce.
    • A dark roux is essential for authentic gumbo.
    • The chef stirred the roux constantly to prevent it from burning.
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  • roux's possessive singular form