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INGREDIENTSPEANUT OILFat

Peanut Oil

Fat · Asian · Chinese · American

Boasting a high fat profile and a neutral taste vector, this oil provides a distinct roasted popcorn aroma. It is composed primarily of oleic and linoleic acids, with notable herbal notes. Its texture and chemical stability make it a frequent choice for high-heat cooking techniques in Chinese and American kitchens.

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Photo: emilee rader from Lansing, MI, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

01At a glance

RoleFat

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

AsianChineseAmerican

Key compounds

Oleic-AcidLinoleic-AcidPyrazines

02Pairs well with· 8

Toasted Sesame Oil

Bridge·Vegetable

Complementary·Liquid

Shared·Vegetable

Shared·Vegetable

Bridge·Protein

Bridge·Protein

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.1

Salty

0.0

Sour

0.0

Bitter

0.0

Umami

0.0

Fat

8.0

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Herbal7.4

Roasted5.2

popcorn

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness3.0

Softness8.5

Density6.0

Fibrousness0.5

Crispness1.0

Chewiness2.5

smoothrich

04Aroma compounds· 3

Oleic-Acid Linoleic-Acid Pyrazines

05Techniques that suit it

Stir-Fry Deep-Fry Infuse Emulsify Raw-Finish

06Common forms / preps

01

Raw

Untreated refined oil · ideal for high-heat frying and neutral base for stir-fries.

02

Toasted

Pressed from roasted peanuts · essential for finishing oils, dressings, and bold aromatics.

03

Infused

Steeped with chili or garlic · common in Szechuan cooking for layered spicy depth.

04

Warmed

Gently heated with aromatics · technique used for blooming spices in hot oil finishing.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

light_soy_sauce0.40baijiu0.38oyster_sauce0.38dark_soy_sauce0.37rice_wine0.35white_pepper0.35oil0.35mustard_green0.35

Cuisine affinity

East Asian 0.47Southeast Asian 0.43Eastern European 0.42Japanese 0.38South Asian 0.35

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Peanut Oil

Fat · Use as purchased