Kent wrote, in part > In 1000 watt microwave cook 3 1/2 minutes at #3 power
level. It's VERY important to cook at a low power level. Oil absorbs
microwave energy more than other ingredients.>

I don't know what watts our microwave is but it can petrify anything at
full power; level #3 is about all we use unless we have the fire dept. on
speed dial.
Another way to make roux is oven baked dry. Just spread 2 cups or so of
flour evenly over the dry bottom of a big iron skillet. Put in a 400° oven.
Stir every 15 minutes for about an hour. This is from 'The Little Gumbo
Book' by Gwen McKee. Her recipe for turkey gumbo is very good and saved our
family from turkey-chip cookies and turkey popsicles. You 'can' have too
much holiday turkey. Polly