Roux
["2/3 c. flour", "2/3 c. oil"]
["Mix the flour and oil in", "a", "heavy pot; stir constantly over a medium fire.", "As you", "stir,", "the", "roux", "browns", "slowly. Don't cook the roux fast, because", "as", "it", "reaches", "the", "done point, it will burn.\tWhen the roux is a rich dark brown, turn fire", "off while continuing to", "stir", "until", "it", "cools.", "Makes enough roux for stew with one hen or 2 pounds shrimp."]
["flour", "oil"]