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Avocado Oil
10.0best for raw1 cup : 1 cup
High smoke point, excellent for stir-frying
10.0
peanut oil substitute
for raw.
Raw peanut oil — unrefined, cold-pressed — carries a roasted-peanut aroma best appreciated at room temperature (60-75°F) as a finishing drizzle on noodles, salads, or steamed vegetables. Refrigerating below 50°F turns it slightly cloudy; not harmful, just cosmetic. Unrefined contains allergen protein residues, so it's not allergen-safe like refined. Substitutes here are judged on raw flavor presence, cold-pour viscosity at 60-75°F, oxidative shelf life in an unsealed bottle, and finishing-oil visual appeal on a plate.
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adjustment for raw
Avocado oil raw is a finishing drizzle with a green-buttery flavor — more assertive than refined peanut oil's neutral-nutty. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons over salads, grain bowls, or steamed fish at 60-75°F. Cold-pressed versions carry more flavor than refined. Its higher price per ounce ($0.50-1.00 vs peanut oil's $0.20) makes it a premium finisher.
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Grapeseed Oil
10.0best for raw1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral high smoke point, good for frying
10.0
adjustment for raw
Grapeseed oil raw has a very clean, nearly flavorless profile — more neutral than peanut oil. Use 1-2 teaspoons as a light finishing drizzle where the herbs or acid lead. Lower viscosity at 60-75°F than peanut oil; pours more freely. Best for salads where dressing is already flavor-forward and extra oil character would muddy the finish.
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Olive Oil
10.0best for raw1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral for frying, higher smoke point
10.0
adjustment for raw
Extra-virgin olive oil raw is the classic finishing oil — grassy, peppery, fruit-forward flavor that peanut oil lacks. Use 1-2 teaspoons per serving at 60-75°F. Completely different register from peanut oil. Choose high-quality bottles for the strongest flavor; cheap olive oil reads flat and is not worth the premium over neutral oils.
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Sunflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, good for frying
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Sunflower oil raw is neutral-flavored at 60-75°F like refined peanut oil. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons on salads or grain bowls where the oil should stay in the background. High-oleic sunflower stores longer than standard; standard sunflower oxidizes in 3-6 months after opening and reads slightly bitter when old.
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Vegetable Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Most accessible swap, works for all cooking
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Vegetable oil raw at 60-75°F works as a neutral finisher in dressings and drizzles. Flavor is nearly identical to refined peanut oil. Most common and lowest-cost option. Check bottle composition since pure soy and canola-heavy blends taste slightly different; fresh-opened bottles within 3 months give the cleanest flavor.
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Corn Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Good for frying, slight nutty taste
10.0
adjustment for this dish
Corn oil raw carries a mild corn-sweet note that distinguishes it from peanut oil's neutral profile. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons as finisher at 60-75°F. Works especially well with grilled corn salads, cornbread-inspired grain bowls, or sweet-potato hashes where the gentle corn flavor complements the dish's base notes.
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Rice Bran Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Great for stir-fry and deep frying
10.0
adjustment for this dish
Rice bran oil raw has a very mild, slightly nutty flavor — similar to unrefined peanut oil but lighter. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons at 60-75°F on salads, sushi rice, or Asian noodle bowls. Contains gamma-oryzanol for stability, giving a 12-month shelf life after opening — longer than most neutral oils for occasional-use households.
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Canola Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, widely available
6.7
09
Safflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Light neutral flavor, high heat tolerant
6.7
10
Soybean Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Similar smoke point, widely available
6.7
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Sesame Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Strong flavor, best for Asian dishes in small amounts
6.7
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Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Use refined for neutral taste at high heat
6.7