Avocado oil

Huile d’avocat

What it is

Pressed from the flesh rather than a seed, which makes it one of the very few fruit oils alongside olive and palm. It also has one of the highest smoke points of any unrefined oil, which is unusual for something pressed cold.

In the kitchen

It takes a hard sear without smoking, so use it where you want high heat but a clean, buttery background.

Goes with

Lime Cilantro / Coriander Tomato Chili pepper Black pepper Avocado Red onion Lemon

Same species

Avocado Avocado leaf

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