Oil & Fat

Oil & Fat

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a usually thick liquid that will not mix with water, obtained from plants, animals and minerals

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  • Afterwards, the women put the sardines into the cans, adding olive oil or another preservative.
  • Today, table olives and olive oil are very important to the agro-industrial sectors of these countries.

1. Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

  1. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, coating evenly.
  5. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels before serving.

2. Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Slowly add the olive oil while beating.
  4. Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

3. Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 zucchinis, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and golden brown.
  5. Serve hot as a side dish or toss with pasta or grains.

These recipes demonstrate the versatility of oil and fat in both frying, baking, and roasting!

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