Making your own roux is a satisfying experience. However, it is a satisfying and long experience since you must be extra careful not to burn the roux and must constantly stir the roux mixture. This is what makes Savoie's Roux so fantastic. It offers the same type of flavor a homemade roux would provide in no time at all. So try Savoie's Roux from Opelousas, LA for your next gumbo, fricassee, or etouffee. Just remember all Cajun dishes start with a roux so make it Savoie's Roux. A roux is a mixture of even parts of fat and flour. The traditional French roux uses butter while the Cajun roux uses oil. There are varying types of rouxs that are all determined by the amount of time you cook the roux.