Peanut Oil

Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil, is a mild tasting vegetable oil derived from peanuts, popular for use in frying.

Recipes

  1. Jamaican Pork with Melon

    The roasted peanut oil and jerk seasoning mixture adds spicy flavor to these grilled pork, onion, and melon kabobs.

  2. Snow Peas and Tomatoes

    Dress this fresh vegetable side dish recipe, featuring grape or cherry tomatoes, snow pea pods, and shallots with a dressing of sesame and peanut oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve it in just 10 minutes.

  3. Fish Steamed with Ham, Mushrooms, Ginger, Garlic & Scallions

    I prefer smoky, salty country ham for this dish, but prosciutto or even baked ham will also work. If you don't have peanut oil on hand, substitute any vegetable oil. Serve the fish with steamed rice to soak up every delicious drop of the sauce.

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Articles

  1. Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnut Oil: Secret Ingredient

    Tue, 7 May 2013

    it is.” But walnut oil lasts a long time, and it isn’t that expensive (the unit price is about the same as for peanut oil or for store-brand olive oil). Nowhere near as expensive as, say, truffle oil, which contains not an atom of actual

  2. Easy Chinese Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry: 30-Minute Meal

    Wed, 8 May 2013

    t worry about peeling anything; the shrimp in this dish is frozen. And it joins all the classic ingredients, like peanut oil , garlic, diced scallions, and ground ginger, that are essential to Chinese cooking. All you need is a pot of rice

  3. Chicken Wings Put the Super in Super Bowl Party

    Mon, 28 Jan 2013

    mushrooms, onions, celery, cilantro, and fish sauce. After they’re baked, they’re dredged in flour and fried in peanut oil in a wok, then served with a garlicky homemade hoisin dipping sauce and jalapeños.” ( Click here for our recipe for Barbecue

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Videos

  1. How to Make the Best Homemade French Fries

    Thu, 23 Jun 2011

    after. Over here, I have my cast iron skillet filled half way. You don't wanna fill it any more than halfway. With peanut oil . It's heated to 365 degrees, or you could use, you know, a little countertop fryer, if you have that. So, what

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    half way. You don't wanna fill it any more than halfway. With peanut oil . It's heated to 365 degrees, or you could use, you know, a little countertop fryer, if you have that. So, what we're
  2. How to Make Deep-Fried Turkey

    Thu, 9 Jun 2011

    teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, then inside the fryer, I have between 2 and 4 gallons of peanut oil , depending on how big your turkey fryer is, and, of course, the turkey. This one is about 11 pounds, good to up

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    then inside the fryer, I have between 2 and 4 gallons of peanut oil , depending on how big your turkey fryer is, and, of course, the turkey. This one is about 11 pounds, good to up

Food Blogs We Love

  1. Spinach with Ginger Dressing

    Mon, 20 Feb 2012

    This tastes as good as any ginger dressing you get at any Asian restaurant (usually served at Hibatchi places). Whip some up and if you don’t have any spinach around, place on any leafy greens. 3 servings 173 calories per serving 2 T minced onion 3 T peanut oil 2 T distilled white vinegar 1 [...]

  2. Tomatoes with Ginger Dressing

    Sat, 21 Apr 2012

    This ginger dressing rivals those served at Japanese steakhouse. Make a batch up and use it on salads and even atop fresh tomatoes as a great side dish to any meal. 3 servings 167calories per serving 2 T minced onion 3 T peanut oil 2 T distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 T finely grated fresh [...]

  3. An Aromatic Shrimp Stir-Fry for Two

    Tue, 11 Jun 2013

    with garlic press (about 1 teaspoon) 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon peanut oil or vegetable oil, plus an additional 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

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