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Default A great easy Roux recipe to thicken sauces

Kent wrote:
> "M. JL Esq." > wrote in message
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>>Kent wrote:
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>>>This works better a butter based roux because there isn't the 18% water
>>>component that there is in butter. Your sauce is smoother and glistens
>>>more than with traditional butter-based roux. And it's healthier.

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>>But what does it taste like?
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>>Olive oil has a very distinct and pronounced flavour.
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>>JL
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>>>

> Extra virgin olive doesn't add any taste.


That may be your experience but its not mine.

Even the finest EVOO has a distinct flavour imo.
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JL