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groundnut oil

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noun

  1. a mild-tasting oil extracted from peanuts and used in cooking

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He had invented what he imagined was fried rice, frying the rice in groundnut oil, and had half hoped it would send them both to the toilet in a hurry.

From Literature

Warm enough groundnut oil in a deep, heavy pan to fry the fritters.

From The Guardian

While the chicken is cooking, clean 350g of assorted radishes, slice them thinly and toss them with a little groundnut oil, rice vinegar and a handful of frisée or watercress.

From The Guardian

Place the slices on a baking tray, trickle lightly with groundnut oil and dot generously with butter.

From The Guardian

Warm the remaining groundnut oil in a large pan, then cook the shallots until golden.

From The Guardian