Olive oil (pure / light)
aceite de oliva · olive oil (pure / light)
- Flavor and role
- Refined olive oil blended with virgin olive oil. Milder in flavor with a higher smoke point than extra-virgin, suited to sauteing and roasting.
- Smoke point
- 210℃
- Typical dishes and uses
- Sauteing for Mediterranean dishes such as paella, ratatouille, menemen, tagine, bolognese and Marry Me Chicken
- Substitutes
- Replace 1:1 with extra-virgin olive oil (on lower heat) or vegetable oil.
- Storage
- Keep in a dark place at room temperature and use within 6 months of opening.
- Main countries
- Spain · Italy · Tunisia
- Used in this book
- Albóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)Ossobuco alla MilanesePeri-Peri ChickenSpanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas)Albóndigas in Saffron-Almond Sauce with PicadaBourguignon Ragù PappardelleMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleCrispy Chickpea Hummus Toast with Jammy EggCrispy lahmacun bulgur bowlOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilaneseOsso Buco Sliders with Gremolata MayoTriple-cooked patatas bravas with homemade alioliSpanish Chorizo and Chicken PlovTower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsBaked Mini Tortilla Bites with Brava and Alioli DipsChorizo & Prawn Yangzhou Fried Rice, Spanish Style
Updated 2026-10-10