Fats & rich · solid
Lard
Also called pork lard, rendered pork fat, zhu you, manteca
Rendered pork fat, white and soft; fries cleanly and gives flaky pastry, tamales, carnitas and Chinese stir-fries their richness.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodBeef tallow
Firmer and beefier.
- T2 · GoodDuck fat
Softer, with a poultry richness.
- T2 · GoodVegetable shortening
Neutral, so flaky pastry works but there is no porky savour.
- T3 · In a pinchButter
Contains water, so pastry is less short, and it burns when frying.
- T3 · In a pinchNeutral oil
Liquid and flavourless; no good for pastry.
Cook with Lard
