Fats & rich · oil

Roasted rapeseed oil

Also called caiziyou, cai zi you, Sichuan rapeseed oil

Sichuan caiziyou: oil from roasted rapeseed, deep amber and nutty-pungent. Heated until smoking, it is the traditional base for chilli oil and Sichuan stir-fries.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodPeanut oil

    Good wok oil but lacks the toasty, nutty aroma.

  • T3 · In a pinchMustard oil

    Heat to smoking first; sharper and more pungent.

  • T3 · In a pinchSunflower oil

    Neutral; none of the toasted, nutty flavour.

Cook with Roasted rapeseed oil