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Making a Roux (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Making a Roux (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup flour
essence , recipe follows
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the oil. When the oil is almost smoking, whisk in the flour. Cook the roux for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly for a dark roux.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3010.82 Kcal (12606 kJ)
Calories from fat	2273.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	252.65g	389%
Sodium	17322.38mg	722%
Potassium	1241.52mg	26%
Total Carbs	189.09g	63%
Sugars	3.34g	13%
Dietary Fiber	30.74g	123%
Protein	27.14g	54%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	20mg	111%
Calcium	669.2mg	67%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	545.63 Kcal (2284 kJ)
Calories from fat	412.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.79g	389%
Sodium	3139.24mg	722%
Potassium	224.99mg	26%
Total Carbs	34.27g	63%
Sugars	0.61g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.57g	123%
Protein	4.92g	54%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	3.6mg	111%
Calcium	121.3mg	67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

80.5

Points
86

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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