In the oil cupboard…what’s in there and what is it all used for (all oils are organic)
1. Olive oil (extra virgin, cold pressed)
- anything Italian
- bread recipes that require oil
- baking
2. Peanut oil
- Thai
- Indonesian
- general frying
3. Vegetable oil (take care to get organic – non organic is likely made with GM canola or soya)
- Indian
- Ethiopian
- general frying
4. Coconut oil (is a hard oil at room temperature)
- Thai and anything else that also has coconut milk in it
- General shallow frying of anything to which you wish to add a gentle coconut flavour
5. Sesame oil
- Not used for cooking – use only cold or stir in to a hot meal just before eating
- Sesame and beetroot are one of the Universe’s natural couples
6. French Walnut oil
- Not used for cooking
- Lends a very light nutty taste
- The best oil to use in mashed potato rather than butter or margarine