Oil is a fundamental part of our cooking; we use it for roasting, frying, sautéing, as well as for preparing all kinds of stews: pastas, meats, side dishes, and even for desserts. The secret to knowing how much oil to use is to know the exact amount required depending on the dish, this way we can cook deliciously and healthily. To always know how much oil to use, we provide you with the ideal amounts of oil according to the dish and, of course, some of our best recipes.

For baking

To prevent a cake batter from sticking, it is enough to grease our mold with a tablespoon of oil. Apply this amount with a brush and spread it throughout the container.

Carrot Cake with Frosting

For frying

The amount of oil will vary depending on what we are frying; French fries or chicken schnitzels; that is, depending on what we want to cook, the amount of oil we need will change.

For deep frying, like French fries or quesadillas, it is recommended that the oil completely covers the food, this will ensure quick and even frying. For medium frying, such as potato pancakes or chicken tacos, it is sufficient to have a layer of oil in the pan. For light frying, for example schnitzels, it is advisable to use a tablespoon of oil per piece of meat.

Chicken Schnitzels 

For sautéing

If the idea is to sauté your vegetables or fry a side dish, just use a drizzle of oil. With just one, or at most two tablespoons, you will achieve a good sauté of vegetables, mushrooms, and fungi.

How to Sauté Vegetables

For roasting

To cook meat, chicken, or fish in the pan, no more than a tablespoon per piece should be used. In this way, you will ensure a good roast without it having a fried consistency and preserving the flavor of the meat.

Roasted Salmon with Cucumber and Lemon Sauce

Cooking pasta

This trick is a secret that Italians master. If you want your pasta to have a silky consistency, you must season it with salt, and to prevent it from sticking, you can add a teaspoon of oil.

Crab Pasta

If you want more ideas for dishes prepared with Canola oil, try these delicious recipes:

Stuffed Zucchini [vsw id="q1Fl9doF52E" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Mozzarella Bruschetta [vsw id="r3pq76Josnw" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers [vsw id="U0866cxc16k" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Patties with Guacamole [vsw id="7eBBLiYHhfc" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Salad and Meat with Mustard Dressing [vsw id="_V_jkmfRxPM" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Blueberry Brownie [vsw id="IC8RyGXP6HM" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

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