Besides Palm Oil, These 3 Oils Can Also Be Used For Cooking

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JAKARTA - Some dishes require oil for both frying and sautéing. However, for cooking at home, you certainly want to give the best, especially with the use of healthy types of oil.

Excessive use of cooking oil or vegetable oil is not the right choice. The saturated fat content of cooking oil can increase cholesterol levels and interfere with heart health.

Here are some ingredients for cooking oil substitutes to avoid cholesterol that you can choose.

canola oil

Canola oil has a smoke point of 400 degrees Fahrenheit and is neutral in taste. This oil is suitable for frying or as an alternative to the commonly used palm cooking oil. However, because the taste tends to be neutral, canola oil is not recommended for stir-fry dishes that require a stronger taste.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil can be used to cook food from warm to high temperatures because it has stability at high heat. However, coconut oil will not heat up quickly at high temperatures.

In addition, coconut oil also has a fragrant aroma so it is suitable for making cakes. Keep in mind, 92 percent of coconut oil is saturated fat and is resistant to oxidation. This makes coconut oil can be used as stable alternative cooking oil to replace palm oil.

Olive oil

This oil is made from the fruit of the olive tree and contains monounsaturated fatty acids. Olive oil can reduce the risk of heart disease. This type of oil can replace the role of cooking oil for sauteing and making something savory.

Ghee

Ghee or better known as ghee is refined butter. The milk and water content has been removed. Usually, ghee is used for traditional Indian cooking. Ghee is suitable for cooking as well as for baking.