Peanut Oil

Is neutral in flavor and has a high smoke point because it is created by a process of cooking and chemical treatment (the same way most neutral vegetable oils are made). This makes an excellent choice for stir-frying. Peanut oil has an enviably high smoke point and a very clean taste, making it the oil of choice for high-heat wok cookery. Peanut oil that’s labeled “expeller pressed” is made through a completely mechanical process. While this is more natural, the result is strong peanut-flavored oil that is only for seasoning, not for cooking.