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Appreciation post: The humble roux's comeback in my kitchen against the grain of modernist thickeners
I'm convinced that a properly made roux delivers a depth of flavor and texture that no xanthan gum or agar agar can replicate (despite what every trendy culinary school might be preaching these days).
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lewis.seth6mo ago
My attempts at modernist cuisine usually end with me ordering takeout, so I'll stick with my trusty roux.
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the_tara6mo ago
Why do we act like modernist cuisine is some kind of high-stakes science experiment? I've had my share of kitchen disasters, but sometimes it's about embracing the mess! Roux is dependable, sure, but doesn't that get boring after a while? Modernist techniques can actually simplify things once you get the hang of them. Maybe the takeout habit is more about fear of failure than the cuisine itself.
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wren9036mo ago
Get it, @lewis.seth. Modernist recipes always blow up on me. Roux never fails.
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