If you have extra virgin olive oil, don’t mix that. It’s fancy. It has a low smoke point and a strong flavor. Pairing it with cheap canola is like putting a tuxedo on a hamster. Just wrong.
Also, avoid mixing with sesame oil or walnut oil. Those are flavor bombs. They’re best solo. But canola and veggie? They’re soulmates.
One more rule: if one oil smells funny, throw it out. Rancid oil is not friend material. Trust your nose. It’s smarter than your anxiety.
A final, silly thought
Imagine you’re at a party. Canola oil is that calm friend who brings a veggie tray. Vegetable oil is the friend who brings chips and dip. They don’t compete. They complement each other.
That’s your frying oil now. A party where everyone gets along. Your taste buds are the guests. They will dance.
So go ahead. Mix them. Your ancestors did it without labels. You can too. Just don’t tell your Hardcore Chef Uncle. Let it be our secret.
Now go fry something. And maybe lick the spoon. I won’t tell anyone.
