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86 words
Japanese word
ルー
Pronunciation
Romajirū
Meaning
- nounroux
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It centers on a cooked base that thickens liquid dishes and adds a toasted flavor.
Common phrases
ルーを入れるrū o i re ru
add roux
ルーを溶かすrū o to ka su
melt roux
ルーを混ぜるrū o ma ze ru
mix roux
Definition in Japanese
小麦粉を油脂で炒め、料理に加えてとろみや風味をつけるもの。ko mugi kona o yu shi de ita me ryō ri ni kuwa e te to ro mi ya fū mi o tsu ke ru mo no
Word origin
The Japanese noun ルー (rū, "roux") is borrowed from French roux, meaning "reddish-brown"; the name reflects the color of flour cooked with fat.
Usage tips
- Roux appears in English recipes for French sauces, and a dark roux forms the base of many gumbos.