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ルー

Solid curry roux blocks or a thickening agent used for sauces and stews.

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ルウ
1 Noun

Curry Roux / Curry Blocks

Refers to the solid, commercially prepared blocks of instant curry base rather than the raw cooking ingredient.

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鍋 の 火 を 止め て から 、 ルー を 割り入れ て 溶かし て ください 。

After turning off the heat, break up the roux, add it to the pot, and let it dissolve.

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2 Noun

Roux (for general cooking)

A heated mixture of flour and fat used as a base to thicken sauces and stews in Western-style cooking.

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Solid curry roux blocks or a thickening agent used for sauces and stews.
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