Alternatives To Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - its had its day has it not? A bit like chucking out your chinz it is time to make way for alternatives to the ubicutous olive oil. These are recommendations from The London Paper.
Almond Oil from Vom Vass £4 for 100ml
You can put it in your bath but it is delicious in rice pudding or drop a little on frsh fruit.
Pistachio Oil from Vom Vass £6.50 for 100ml
Pungent, dark
green
oil adds
sophistication to chocolate cakesPungent, dark green oil adds sophistication to chocolate cakes. Add a few drops to simple pasta dishes or experiment when cooking game.
Amazon Flame Brazil Nut Oil Goodness Direct £3.89 250ml
From the rainforest, it has a delicious nutty taste. Ideal for salads and dressings.
Pure Sesame Oil widely available £2.60 for 163ml
Deep in colour and rich in taste; this East Asian stable should always be heated with care.
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil £3.29 200g Fresh and Wild
Often used in India, this oil is ideal for cooking. Use it for baking or frying. Try it spread like butter on bread, or with scrambled eggs.
Styrian Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil £6.99 250ml Fresh and Wild
Do not heat this rich and dark oil, made from dark pumpkin seeds that are grown only in Styria, in the OSuth East of Austria. Best drizzled on salads, cooked vegetables or pasta. Why not try a few drops in soup or with goats’ cheese?
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