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canola

/kuh-noh-luh/US // kəˈnoʊ lə //UK // (kəˈnəʊlə) //

油菜,油菜花,油菜籽,菜籽油

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a variety of the rapeseed plant that contains reduced levels of erucic acid, making its oil palatable for human consumption, and reduced levels of a toxic glucosin, making its meal desirable as a livestock feed.

Examples

  • I often use it in combination with a neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable, to fry chicken, because I don’t have enough to just use bacon drippings and want to make sure I have some for other uses.

  • A neutral oil such as vegetable or canola is pretty standard, but as its name implies, it doesn’t contribute anything in the flavor department.

  • Fill one-third of a large saucepan with canola oil and heat to 375°F (190°C).

  • Each outlet goes through about 1,500 pounds of potatoes a day (which are fried in canola oil) and sells about 1,500 burgers.

  • Take ½ cup canola oil and remaining 10 cloves of garlic, making sure the garlic is immersed in the oil and put in a small pan.

  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the remaining canola oil and olive oil.