Burning Down The House

Today was very busy in class.
We made pureed lentil soup
Tasted good, but mine was late to the pass, muddy and under seasoned.
-15 points.
Ugh.

We also made roux today.
Rouxs are used as thickening agents in sauces and soups.
It's a mixture of flour and fat (usually oil or butter).
Made with high heat = wicked hot.
Like it will burn your skin right off if touched.
Like what happened to me:

Four burns in total.
Pinky, base of thumb, twice on wrist.
Fun times.
Stings like a mother.
no wonder they call it Cajun Napalm.

Knife Casualties: 5
Burns: 4