Extra Virgin Olive Oil

[bamainguam]

I don't like EVOO, tastes too stong for me. Can I just use Canola oil for cooking? TIA

Amy

[Desertthorn]

Actually I might get rocks thrown at me here, but I am really leary about Canola oil and don't think it is safe. I use peanut oil when I don't want the olive oil flavor.

[NulloModo]

Well, Olive Oil is good for certain things, but not all things. If you are cooking Italian food, EVOO is definately the way to go, and the flavor should not be overpowering at all when used to saute meats, vegetables, etc. If you are getting an overpowering taste from your EVOO in cooking, your oil may have gone rancid. You certainly don't want to bake with EVOO, as the flavor does not really play well with sweet flavors.

Canola oil is fairly neutral when cold, but it developes and 'off' flavor when heated beyond a certain point, some people refer to it as being 'fishy'. I personally don't use Canola oil for much of anything.

Peanut oil is a great neutral oil that holds up very well to high heat, and is a great all purpose cooking/baking oil. Corn oil, Coconut oil, or Macadamia nut oil are also good alternatives.

[scott123]

Canola oil is too fishy for me.

Most of the time I cook with animal fats/butter but when I want something neutral, I reach for safflower oil

[Heidi3]

Canola oil is too fishy for me.

Most of the time I cook with animal fats/butter but when I want something neutral, I reach for safflower oil

fishy???? gross I am going to have to check that one out...I think using a light olive oil is nice as well as all the oils mentioned above there are some cautions with peanut oil as well....clarified butter is good I use that a lot!..I clarify a lb of goodunsalted at a time and keep it in the frig in a jar..Safflower is my favorite unflavored as well!...

[NulloModo]

True, and I am not sure if there is much of an Indian influence in Guam, but if there is, go to an Indian grocer and you can buy ghee: pre-made clarified butter.

[bamainguam]

I think I'll stick with canola. It's what I've always used, so tastes fine to me. I just needed to know it was ok on induction.

[Heidi3]

I think I'll stick with canola. It's what I've always used, so tastes fine to me. I just needed to know it was ok on induction.

it is totally fine on induction