Pantry
Dendê oil
azeite de dendê
Also called red palm oil, dendê, palm oil
What it is
Unrefined red palm oil. The colour and perfume of Bahian cooking. Not the industrial colourless fat.
Origin
West Africa; foundational in Bahia.
Flavour
Earthy, floral, a little smoke.
How to use it
Finish moqueca and vatapá with it. Do not expect olive oil to impersonate it.
Storage
Pantry, away from light.
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What is Dendê oil?
Unrefined red palm oil. The colour and perfume of Bahian cooking. Not the industrial colourless fat.
How do I use Dendê oil?
Finish moqueca and vatapá with it. Do not expect olive oil to impersonate it.
How do I store Dendê oil?
Pantry, away from light.
What does it taste like?
Earthy, floral, a little smoke.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
