Fats, Oils and Vinegars
| Ingredient |
Amount |
Substitute |
| Chili Oil |
1/4 tsp |
1/4 tsp salad oil plus pinch of cayenne |
| Lard |
equal amount |
Schmaltz |
| Lard |
equal amount |
Shortening |
| Sesame Oil |
1 tbsp |
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds sautéed in 1/2 tsp vegetable oil |
| Shortening, melted |
1 cup |
1 cup cooking oil (cooking oil should not be substituted if recipe does not call for melted shortening) |
| Shortening |
1 cup |
1 cup minus 2 tbsp schmaltz (savoury dishes) |
| Shortening |
1 cup |
1 cup minus 2 tbsp lard |
| Shortening |
1 cup |
1 1/8 cups unsalted butter |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Olive oil |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Butter |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Ghee |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Coconut Oil |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Lard |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Peanut Oil |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Safflower Oil |
| Vegetable Oil |
equal amount |
Sunflower Oil |
| Vinegar |
equal amount |
Lemon juice |
| Vinegar, Balsamic |
equal amount |
Sherry or cider vinegar |
| Vinegar, Chinese |
equal amount |
Balsamic vinegar |
| Vinegar, Red Wine (for salad dressing) |
4 tbsp |
3 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 tbsp red wine |
| Vinegar, Sherry |
equal amount |
Balsamic vinegar |
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