How do i reduce the amount of left over oil in cooking?!
i make stir fried food quite often, but some times there is WAY to much oil left over, leaving the rice kind of oilly!. this isn't that big of a problem (olive oil) but it doesn't taste as well as if there was less oil left over!. is there a method that i could use to use less oil (oil + something) or no oil (oil = something else),
i have heard of using pineapple juice, but im not sure how well that will work!. butter is out (im trying to go vegan) maybe soy butter i guess!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i have heard of using pineapple juice, but im not sure how well that will work!. butter is out (im trying to go vegan) maybe soy butter i guess!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
stir fries only require a splash of oil, you are obviously using way too much!. And though you don't think it is a big deal because it is olive oil, I hate to break it to you but cooking olive oil at that high of a temp actually quickly turns it in to a partially hydrogenated oil (or trans fat) you have to use an oil that breaks down at higher temperatures (peanut oil is best for stir fries); olive oil is best for things like marinades or salad dressings!. You could also add a little pineapple juice if you want for extra flavor, but it isn't necessary!.
**edit** You can find peanut oil in the asian section and/or organic section but canola oil is definately better for stir fries if you can't find it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
**edit** You can find peanut oil in the asian section and/or organic section but canola oil is definately better for stir fries if you can't find it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
ring ring ring gave you the correct answer
olive oil shouldnt be used in stir frys
its about the only thing i dont use it for
peanut oil is better but you only need a ittle it has a strong flavour but ideal for what you want it forWww@FoodAQ@Com
olive oil shouldnt be used in stir frys
its about the only thing i dont use it for
peanut oil is better but you only need a ittle it has a strong flavour but ideal for what you want it forWww@FoodAQ@Com
use less oil in the beginning!.!.
and don't use olive oil!.!. use peanut oil which has a higher flash pointWww@FoodAQ@Com
and don't use olive oil!.!. use peanut oil which has a higher flash pointWww@FoodAQ@Com
Try adding a little vineagar to your cooking - the oil will decrease - works cooking just plain meat too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't uses as much oil or use a substitutedWww@FoodAQ@Com
Just don't use as much oil as the recipe calls for to start!. As it cooks add a little more oil if you must!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You could try adding less oil!Www@FoodAQ@Com
ring ring is right right!.!.!.
Olive oil + high heat = BAD FOR YOU DONT DO IT STAY AWAY DANGER STOP NOW!!!
I will say that a great rustico olive oil is akin to drinking the nectar of the Gods!.!.!. I heart olive oil!!! (just not cooking with it)
One thing I do to cut down on oil in fried rice is make the rice the day before and let it dry on a cookie sheet in the fridge!.
This allows me to stir fry it with veggies and egg (sorry vegans) in a pan with the lightest splash of peanut or sesame oil (when using sesame oil I use a lower heat, but still enough to get a good sizzle) and it does not stick as what tends to make things stick is moisture!.
Good luck and glad to hear you are looking at vegan as a lifestyle! I would be vegan but I eat a cross between Macrobiotic and Ayurvedic diets per my constitution, and this includes fish and ghee!.
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Olive oil + high heat = BAD FOR YOU DONT DO IT STAY AWAY DANGER STOP NOW!!!
I will say that a great rustico olive oil is akin to drinking the nectar of the Gods!.!.!. I heart olive oil!!! (just not cooking with it)
One thing I do to cut down on oil in fried rice is make the rice the day before and let it dry on a cookie sheet in the fridge!.
This allows me to stir fry it with veggies and egg (sorry vegans) in a pan with the lightest splash of peanut or sesame oil (when using sesame oil I use a lower heat, but still enough to get a good sizzle) and it does not stick as what tends to make things stick is moisture!.
Good luck and glad to hear you are looking at vegan as a lifestyle! I would be vegan but I eat a cross between Macrobiotic and Ayurvedic diets per my constitution, and this includes fish and ghee!.
AWww@FoodAQ@Com