Cooking Oil

[KhunLA]

On 11/17/2024 at 4:15 PM, Jaymatheson said:

Hi,

 

Looking for a decent cooking oil for stir frying that's healthy.  I've been using sunflower, canola and a mix of the two.  I thought extra virgin olive oil shouldn't be used for a stirfry but read that it can be done .... maybe.  Plenty other options out there.

 

Thoughts?

Did we scare the OP off or just too much conflicting replies.

 

OP ... I'd continue using Canola.  And Olive oil is fine, just low heat if using to cook with.  EVOO, I would just use as dressings, as a bit pricy to cook with, and lose some flavor & nutrients in the process.  Also has a lower smoke point than refined.  Ultra refined, you probably lose most of the nutrients.

 

I use it, EVOO, sparingly for dressing, salad, Mayo, and will do my eggs in the morning with a wee bit of EVOO, with butter so better won't burn.  On low heat anyway, as like my eggs loose.

[The Old Bull]

On 11/17/2024 at 1:19 AM, pattayasan said:

Ghee.  High flame point and nutritious. Never use seed oils.

 

https://omghee.com/blogs/news/health-benefits-of-ghee

I use ghee but not in a deep fryer.