peanut oil
Goober-derived fat
Peanut oil is oil extracted from peanuts, used for cooking and frying.
Its high smoke point makes it popular for deep-frying: The restaurant fries everything in peanut oil.
It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
Also called groundnut oil, especially in British English.
Eccentric or almond-flavored
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- richHaving much of something
savory · buttery · toasted · subtle · mild · depth · smooth · fragrant
Quick cooking in fat
- roastingCooking with dry heat
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- grillingCooking on metal grates
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
dressing · seasoning · glazing · braising · basting · infusing · salad dressing · vinaigrette
Processed without heat
- refinedPurified or cultured
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- crudeUnpolished, raw state
- bleachedHad color removed
deodorized · processing · extraction · pressing · filtering · bleaching · refining · hydrogenated
Cooking in hot oil
- smoke pointHeat where oil smokes
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
batter · sizzle · splatter · thermometer · fritters · doughnuts · fried chicken · pan-fried
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- allergenImmune response trigger
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
cross-reactivity · antihistamine · immunotherapy · hypersensitivity · histamine · desensitization · sensitization · adrenaline
Having one double bond
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterol-freeLacking fatty sterol
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
antioxidants · saturated fat · omega-6 · fatty acids · calories · plant-based · phytosterols
nutty
Eccentric or almond-flavored
rich · savory · buttery · toasted · subtle · mild · depth · smooth · fragrant · distinctive
sautéing
Quick cooking in fat
marinade · dressing · seasoning · glazing · braising · basting · infusing · salad dressing · vinaigrette · mayonnaise
cold-pressed
Processed without heat
bleached · deodorized · processing · extraction · pressing · filtering · bleaching · refining · hydrogenated · manufacturing
deep-frying
Cooking in hot oil
- smoke pointHeat where oil smokes
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
tempura · batter · sizzle · splatter · thermometer · fritters · doughnuts · fried chicken · pan-fried · wok
anaphylaxis
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- allergenImmune response trigger
allergic reaction · cross-reactivity · antihistamine · immunotherapy · hypersensitivity · histamine · desensitization · sensitization · adrenaline · anaphylactic
monounsaturated
Having one double bond
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterol-freeLacking fatty sterol
vitamin E · antioxidants · saturated fat · omega-6 · fatty acids · calories · plant-based · phytosterols
- Fats and Oilslard, animal fat, ghee, tallow, drippings
- oilsextra virgin
- cooking fatsvegetable fat, lard, shortening, butter fat, tallow
- Peanut FoodsPB&J, beer nuts, fluffernutter, ants on a log, buckeyes
- plant oils
- nut oils
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Fat from helianthus seeds
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