Lousiana Gumbo Roux

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch red cayenne pepper
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all purpose flour and cooking oil to a peanut butter consistency.

2. 2

   Spread about 3/4" thick in a baking dish.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 until dark brown. (Be careful not to burn it! If you do, throw it out. It will be bitter).

4. 4

   When done, add roux to 3 quarts boiling water. (Approx. 2 tablespoons roux to 1 quart of water).

5. 5

   Add all remaining ingredients and your roux is complete!

6. 6

   Double or triple the recipe if desired. Roux can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for weeks.