rouxpowder
nounUK /ˈruː paʊ.də/
US /ˈruː paʊ.dɚ/
A powder you mix with liquid to make a thick sauce.
Mom stirred rouxpowder into the milk to make the gravy thick.
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2. A dry blend of flour and fat used as a shortcut for making a roux.
The recipe calls for a spoonful of rouxpowder instead of cooking butter and flour.
3. Any powdered mix that thickens soups or stews when stirred in.
She added rouxpowder to the stew so it would not stay watery.
4. A seasoning powder that also thickens a dish.
This rouxpowder gives the gumbo both body and flavor.