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Roux as a thickener

A cornerstone of sauce making, roux is made by cooking flour and fat together until they form a paste. Roux is used primarily as a thickener, but it also adds complex flavor to whatever dish it's used in. When making roux, begin by heating the fat in a heavy saucepan.

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