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  • roux is a cooked mixture of flour and butter. the darker you cook it the more flavor it gives the final gravy. but be careful not to burn it!
  • corn starch is an uncooked thickening agent that does not alter the flavor of the final gravy or sauce. It is important with corn starch that before adding it to a hot gravy or sauce that you first dissolve it completely in a small amount of cold water, or you will get lumpy gravy or sauce as small "micro dumplings" of cornstarch form.
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Q: What is the difference between roux and corn starch for gravy?
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