Questions tagged [oil]
Fats from plant sources that are liquid at room temperature, such as olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil. Questions about the use of oils or about which oils to choose for a specific culinary purpose are appropriate here. As per the FAQ, please avoid asking about health matters in this tag unless you have a *specific* nutritional question - for example, the effect of saturation on smoke point.
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Advice on how I can make my own 1 cal cooking spray like frylight
I've been using frylight for years, but I'm trying to swap to a healthier version with no chemicals.
I've been doing some research on the internet and some people have talked about making their own ...
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Can coconut oil be used for frying?
I found various contradicting sources as to whether coconut oil can be used for frying or not. Some claim it is "The ideal oil for frying" as it has a high smoking point, while some say it is not ...
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Has the oil started to smoke here?
Following the question posted here concerning the safety of cooking with olive oil
Is cooking with olive oil bad or toxic?
I wasn't quite sure how to tell when the oil actually starts to smoke ...
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What plants have the most oil?
I was looking into making my own vegetable oil, something exotic they don't have on store shelves.
So my question: Which plants, or what kind of plants, can you extract the most oil from? Would it be ...
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Oil extraction from lemon
Recently I have taken to natural aromas and colours. Does anyone have any idea on best method and equipment for extraction of oil from lemon rind?
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Does oil boil just like water does?
When one heats oil in a pan, there comes a time when it starts boiling (bubbles coming up) just like water.
Now I know that water bubbles are formed to the the increase in the K.E of molecules and ...
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What kind of oil and vinegar are used on italian subs? [closed]
I'm a huge fan of sub sandwiches of all varieties, especially the type usually advertised as "italian". One thing I've come to love is oil and vinegar - whenever it's offered as a condiment in a ...
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Can I save peanut oil from turkey fryer after rain?
I just fried my first turkey and left the oil outside to cool. While we were inside enjoying the turkey we realized it had been raining for a while. I didn't have a lid on the pot. I was planning on ...
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How does sunlight degrade cooking oil?
Why exactly is it recommended to store cooking oil away from sunlight? How does sunlight accelerate spoilage?
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Adding Pure Oleogustus Flavor
Recent scientific research indicates that there's a sixth taste, oleogustus. Responsible for the flavorful taste of fat in small quantities, and rancidity in large quantities. The research also ...
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Herb infused oil - what went wrong
I tried to make herb infused oil, but not matter how long I blend it it's still bitty.
I used 250ml of grapeseed oil, 15g of basil, 15g of chives, 15g of parsley, 15g of dill.
I blanched the herbs, ...
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Where is oil going in grilled chops?
I grilled some fatty lamb chops hoping I could get the oil and use it as part of a sauce. However after cooking I relaised there was only a very little amount of oil in the lower pan.
Do you know ...
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Why was sauteed spinach watery?
I sauteed some spinach in a little oil and when eating the oil with spinach I noticed the oil tasted a bit watery and I could have sworn I saw water(likely from spinach) in the oil while it was frying....
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by covering your pan with an inch of oil - depth or length [closed]
www,wikihow.com/Make-Potato-Chips
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Is it okay to remove oil/grease stains from anodized aluminum pan using vinegar?
I bought a brand new hard anodized pan for making roti. I used some oil while cooking. After cooking, washing I saw these stains (most likely grease) that would not be removed after washing with my ...
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Should I refrigerate canola oil cooking spray?
I'm not sure if the canola oil cooking spray should be refrigerated or not, any idea?
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Cannabis Grapeseed Oil Infusion from Non-Decarboxylated Plant Matter - When is infusion done?
So I live in a legal state and I'm allowed to grow up to 6 plants of varying maturity and also produce my own grapeseed oil infusions. So legality is not an issue for me. I'm stating that right off ...
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Deep Frying Funnel Cakes
I bought my daughter a "commercial" small deep fryer with a basket and she has been trying to perfect her making of these; however, no matter what type of recipe she uses, the funnel cake batter falls ...
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Recipe calls for a heaping teaspoon of a liquid ingredient
I'm looking at a recipe for chickpeas (garbanzo beans) roasted in a spice mix, which looks yummy, but I'm confused by some items in the ingredients list.
I'm happy with this:
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Can you make fermented, oil-stored Giardiniera at home?
I'm wanting to try to make Chicago-style giardiniera at home. However, some food-safety site says that
The Italian condiment, Giardiniera, CANNOT be made safely at home. This mixture of raw, hot ...
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Separate coconut oil using microwave
I am cooking thai curry and wondering if I can seperate coconut oil using microwave?
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How long can oil sit for?
My brother is having a go at me because I apparently destroyed his Tefal fryer because I left the oil sitting. He said that "the oils been sitting too long, it's messed up the wiring underneath, and ...
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Peanut oil with maybe some residue of raw egg
I poured too much oil into the measuring cup, so I poured some back into the bottle. However, the measuring cup was used for eggs before measuring the oil. I rinsed it from the eggs but didn't ...
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Cast Iron and Smoke
I've had my cast iron for several weeks now and have been able to cook with it about 10 times. The problem is, the amount of smoke, and timing of it, have me thinking I'm doing something wrong...
I ...
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What is a good substitute for avocado oil in Indian food recipes?
I am making dal and would like a suggestion for an oil that could be a substitute for avocado oil.
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Making hashbrowns with butter?
I'm wondering if anyone has had success with hash browns by the way of butter.
I've read certain sources claim that it's OK to use butter, some suggest only using it with oil, but I detest the flavor ...
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Can you use olive oil past its expiration date?
I just noticed my olive oil expired on 2016/6, however, I couldn't tell that by taste and it still seems fine to use.
Can I continue on using it? It seems such a waste to throw it away since it still ...
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Why does oil transfer heat to food more gradually than water?
While working on the homework for week 2 of Harvardx's Edx course, SPU27x Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science, I came across this question:
The difference in the ...
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All the cold pressed virgin sunflower oil in shop is in transparent bottles. Does it mean it is already rancid?
All the cold pressed virgin sunflower oil in shop is in transparent plastic bottles. Does it mean it is already rancid because of exposure to light?
Does it make any sense to purchase such oil now?
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How do olive oils differ, and what should they be used for?
Here is a question from a "pre intermediate" home cook who lives in Spain. What is the difference between exta virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, and simply olive oil? I gather that the non-virgin ...
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Are all emulsifying agents created equal
My question relates to the 5 of 6 emulsifying agents I am aware of for stabilizing emulsification.
namely; egg yolk, garlic, mustard, tomato paste, honey, and cream.
I haven't personally used each ...
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What oil has a smoking temperature high enough for broiling?
Lately we have been broiling vegetables in the oven with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil on them, but we keep setting off the smoke alarm in the kitchen although the vegetables come out ...
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What should roasted pistachio oil smell like?
I've had a bottle of roasted pistachio oil sitting in my refrigerator for about two years now, that someone gifted me. Every day I open the refrigerator and it stares at me. Today I decided that ...
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What is the use of oil in this recipe? Can I do without?
I have made this caramelized nuts recipe (here, it's in french), which contains olive oil.
The taste is good, but since it's something you eat with your fingers, they get all greasy quite fast.
Why ...
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Does frying in canola instead of shortening change the fry time?
I had a bunch of canola oil and didn't want to go out and buy some shortening for a new recipe I found for beignets. The recipe called for heating 3-inches of shortening up to 370F to fry them in so I ...
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Is using vegetable oil on a flat-top grill a valid method for reducing cook-time?
I recently got into a discusion with the owner of my restaurant about using vegetable oil on the flat-top grill. We cook marinated chicken breast on the flat-top and I use oil because I believe that ...
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Appropriate oil to infuse with hot chillies
I have loads of chillies left over from summer so I'm making some infused oils for christmas gifts. The obvious oil to use would be extra virgin olive oil (very expensive for good quality), but I've ...
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In Indian cooking, what does it mean when a recipe says "until the oil begins to leave the side of the pan"?
In many Indian recipes I see the phrase "cook until the oil leaves the side of the pan". For example, this recipe says:
Add tomato puree and cook until oil leaves the side.
Similarly, this one ...
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Frying Schnitzel [duplicate]
When frying schnitzel, is it best to heat up your pan first, then add oil; or add oil cold, then heat ? Also, olive, or veg. oil?
Also, heat slowly, or crank up the heat right away ?
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Does adding olive oil in pasta while boiling make it sticky? [duplicate]
I am planning to make a pasta dish and would like to know if adding 1Tb spoon of olive oil while boiling 500 gram of pasta make it sticky. What are the other advantages and disadvantages of this ...
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Mustard seeds for tempering lentils brought out a little bitter after taste
I am fond of using whole spices for tempering therefore used mustard seeds along with cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida & nigella seeds. Thereafter used some cilantro and kasuri methi for ...
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How long does flour and oil last?
I made some cloud dough for my daughter (made of 8 parts all-purpose flour to 1 part olive oil) and I was just wondering how long you think it would last. I am currently storing it in a plastic ...
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Can I cook with cosmetic coconut oil?
I have this jar of coconut oil from NOW Foods that my wife found in the beauty isle. She wasn't using it, and I'm wondering if I can use it to make pancakes. The jar is labeled "skin & hair / ...
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Why did my vinaigrette congeal?
I was making a vinaigrette to marinate some tomatoes, and it congealed to the consistency of a pudding. It is the first time I have tried this recipe. I whisked it all together, then left it on the ...
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Is cloudy-looking used peanut oil safe?
I have already stored used peanut oil in the refrigerator for one week. I had strained it through coffee filters, and it had looked very clean and clear. Now it looks cloudy and milky. Is it OK to use?...
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Can I use sunflower oil to make pesto?
I'm used to using olive oil to make pesto. However, at the moment I have a bottle of sunflower oil instead of olive oil at home. Is there going to be a problem when I make pesto with that?
I am not ...
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Storing Deep Fryer Oil
How long may I store used deep fryer oil. I always strain my oil, store it in it's original container and place it in a cool, dark place.
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Should I use oil to stop the steaks from sticking to the grill?
I tried grilling my steaks on a little sparse steel grill in a convection oven.
They came out great, with one annoying issue: they stick to the grill and have to be ripped off. This both damages the ...
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Can pickled pepper oil be used as cooking oil?
I have about a half jar of pure pickled pepper oil as I have recently used up all of the peppers. The oil is a strange translucent color of yellow; I'm imagining a cup of highlighter fluid (if there ...
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Prevent spattering oil when pan frying [duplicate]
How would I prevent from spattering oil everywhere when pan frying?
I was shallow-frying breaded chicken breasts for a General Tso's and got boiling hot oil EVERYWHERE in my kitchen, even burning ...
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