 |
|
 |
 |
|
|
Forum
-> Recipe Collection
-> Healthy Cooking
Dini20
|
 Thu, May 31 2012, 4:36 pm
|
I bought coconut oil because I read that it's healthier. What can I use it in?
| |
|
| Back to top |
 0
|
spring13
|
Thu, May 31 2012, 4:48 pm
|
You can use it the same way you'd use margarine in baked goods. It's also good for sauteeing.
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
Sparkle
|
Thu, May 31 2012, 5:07 pm
I use it in place of any recipe that calls for margarine or oil (besides for olive oil). I only have butter, olive oil, and coconut oil in my house.
Bear in mind that the unrefined virgin coconut oil has a coconuty taste that may offend some people - and doesn't work in all recipes. I use expeller pressed refined coconut oil when I'm making something that I don't want to have a coconut taste (challah, baked goods, frying schnitzel, etc).
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
bamamama
|
Thu, May 31 2012, 5:07 pm
|
Go lightly with it in baked goods - it's heavier than both marg and shortening. I use about 3/4 the recommended amount to avoid cakes, etc being too oily.
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
Dini20
|
Thu, May 31 2012, 10:19 pm
|
Thanks everyone. Is it lower calories/fat than margarine & oil or just healthier?
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
bamamama
|
Thu, May 31 2012, 10:41 pm
| Dini20 wrote: | | Thanks everyone. Is it lower calories/fat than margarine & oil or just healthier? |
the fats are healthier fats and it's processed in a healthier way (without the aid of chemicals).
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
Yulka
|
Wed, Jun 06 2012, 9:29 pm
I've been watching youtube videos on vegan recipes, and this couple uses it in almost every episode. So I went out and bought some myself. I really want to try these:
Coconut oil is high in saturated fats though.
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
Devorah613
|
Thu, Jun 07 2012, 8:12 am
|
I wouldn't use coconut oil for frying I would use grapeseed oil because the temprature that coconut oil goes rancid is too low for frying
| |
|
| Back to top |
0
|
| Related Topics |
Replies |
Last Post |
|
|
Coconut bars
|
2 |
Sun, Apr 28 2024, 2:34 pm  |
|
|
Palm oil in Pesach crisps allergy
|
4 |
Thu, Apr 25 2024, 10:14 am |
|
|
Neutrogena oil free acne wash
|
2 |
Mon, Apr 22 2024, 12:33 pm |
|
|
Freeze ahead mashed potatoes, only oil?
|
3 |
Thu, Apr 18 2024, 7:02 pm |
|
|
Was my cottonseed oil bad/spoiled?
|
2 |
Wed, Apr 17 2024, 3:23 pm |
|
|
Imamother may earn commission when you use our links to make a purchase.
© 2024 Imamother.com - All rights reserved
|  |
 |
|
 |
|
|
