23/06/2024
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๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ถ๐น?
A European heatwave and drought have limited Spanish and Italian producersโ ability to supply olive oil to international markets, including Australia.
This has been coupled with an unusually cold and short growing season for Australian Australian olive oil suppliers.
The lower-than-usual production and supply of olive oil, together with heightened demand from shoppers, means prices have gone up.
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Using less oil in your cooking could keep your meals healthy. Here are some alternatives and cooking techniques:
Use alternatives for baking โ unless you are making an olive oil cake, if your recipe calls for a large quantity of oil, try using an alternative such as apple sauce, Greek yoghurt or mashed banana
Use non-stick cookware โ using high-quality, non-stick pots and pans reduces the need for oil when cooking or means you donโt need oil at all.
Steam instead โ steam vegetables, fish and poultry to retain nutrients and moisture without adding oil.
Bake or roast โ potatoes, vegetables or chicken can be baked or roasted rather than fried. You can still achieve crispy textures without needing excessive oil.
Grill โ the natural fats in meat and vegetables can help keep ingredients moist, without using oil.
Use stock โ instead of sautรฉing vegetables in oil, try using vegetable broth or stock to add flavour.
Try vinegar or citrus โ use vinegar or citrus juice (such as lemon or lime) to add flavour to salads, marinades and sauces without relying on oil.
Use natural moisture โ use the natural moisture in ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms to cook dishes without adding extra oil. They release moisture as they cook, helping to prevent sticking.
