/ck/ - Food & Cooking

I'm trying to make a mushroom gravy. The recipe calls for rice flour, but it doesn't mix into the stew. I tried mixing the flour in water first, but it clumps almost instantly, despite constant stirring.

What can I add to the gravy to get the rice flour to mix?

I think I may need to add some fat, like butter, which makes for a roux. What nondairy fat can I add to accomplish this?

or what flour is easier to get an even mix?