Which oils are best to cook with?

Re:Which oils are best to cook with? by hedgew on Tuesday July 28, 2015 @08:33AM (#9960955)

Some practical lessons about cooking oils for amateur chefs:

- Learn to understand what's meant by "neutral oils". They are the most versatile, and best for amateurs.

- Extra-virgin olive oil has a strong, complex taste. It's difficult to use. Get normal olive oil instead for dishes that need it. (NEVER make mayonnaise or cook eggs with "EVOO". Try it once and you'll understand.)

- Different oils will combust at different temperatures. Get a neutral oil with the highest smoke point you can find for deep frying and pan searing.

- Toasted sesame seed oil is my most commonly used non-neutral oil because it has a strong but simple taste which works well in many dishes. Walnut & other oils can be nice but usually not worth the extra cost.

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Re:Which oils are best to cook with? by brycemckinlay on Tuesday July 28, 2015 @08:42AM (#9961005)

You shouldn't really cook anything with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Not the good quality stuff, anyway. It's for dipping your bread in, salads, drizzling on soups or pastas, etc.

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