English–Japanese

“roux” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirū

Example

鍋にルーを入れます。nabe ni rū o i re ma su

I put the roux in the pot.

Illustration for ルー (roux)

How to say “roux” in Japanese

“Roux” in Japanese is ルー (rū).

It centers on a cooked base that thickens liquid dishes and adds a toasted flavor.

Full entry for ルー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ルー

火を止めてからルーを溶かすと、だまになりにくいです。hi o to me te ka ra rū o to ka su to da ma ni na ri ni ku i de su

If you melt the roux after turning off the heat, it is less likely to become lumpy.

Tips for using ルー

  • Roux appears in English recipes for French sauces, and a dark roux forms the base of many gumbos.

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