Fats & rich · oil

Coconut oil

Also called virgin coconut oil, refined coconut oil, nariyal tel

Fat pressed from coconut, solid below about 24 °C; virgin oil tastes of coconut, refined is neutral. Used for frying in South Indian and Southeast Asian cooking and in vegan baking.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodGhee

    Buttery rather than coconutty; not vegan.

  • T2 · GoodNeutral oil

    No coconut aroma, and liquid, so not for recipes that need a solid fat.

  • T2 · GoodVegan butter

    Contains water and browns differently; no coconut aroma.

  • T3 · In a pinchButter

    Burns at high heat and tastes buttery; not vegan.

Cook with Coconut oil