今回は“油”を特集します。
種類によって加熱しすぎないほうがよかったり、酸化しやすかったり、どの油を選んだらいいの? そんな悩みが解決するかも。
現在我が家にはオリーブオイルとごま油があります。
油の種類 | おすすめ用途 | 酸化しやすさ | 保存方法 | 加熱温度の目安 |
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オリーブオイル | サラダ、マリネ、洋食全般 | ★★(比較的安定) | 常温・暗所 | 約180℃まで |
キャノーラ油 | 炒め物、揚げ物、普段使い | ★★(やや安定) | 常温・暗所 | 約200℃ |
サラダ油 | 揚げ物、炒め物、下ごしらえ | ★★★(酸化しやすい) | 常温・暗所 | 約200℃ |
ごま油 | 中華、ナムル、仕上げ香り付け | ★★(比較的安定) | 常温・暗所 | 約180℃ |
米油 | 揚げ物、炒め物、ドレッシング、万能 | ★(とても安定) | 常温・暗所 | 約230℃(高温に強い) |
ココナッツオイル | 焼き菓子、カレー、エスニック料理 | ★(非常に安定) | 常温・暗所(夏場は液体化) | 約180℃ |
アマニ油・えごま油 | サラダ、冷奴、非加熱専用 | ★★★★(とても酸化しやすい) | 冷蔵保存・早めに使用 | 加熱NG |
*酸化しやすさ(★酸化しにくい〜★★★★酸化しやすい)

米油のデメリット
*価格がやや高め(原料が米ぬか、少量しか採れないため価格が高い)
*入手しにくい(メジャーではないという理由で地域によっては入手しにくい場合がある)
*香りや風味が軽すぎる?! (無味無臭に近く人によっては物足りない場合がある)
*カロリーは他の油と変わらず
*人によっては体質に合わないかも(米ぬか由来の成分(γ‐オリザノールなど)が体に合わず、お腹がゆるくなる方もまれにいる)
料理を楽しみましょう!
Translation
Spotlight on Cooking Oils
Let’s talk about oils!
Depending on the type, some shouldn’t be overheated, while others oxidize more easily. So, which oil should we really be choosing? If you’ve ever wondered about that, this might help clear things up.
Right now, in my kitchen, I mainly use olive oil and sesame oil.
When I compared different oils, it seemed like rice bran oil came out on top as the most versatile. But before making the switch, I looked into the downsides too.
Downsides of Rice Bran Oil
•A bit pricey – Since it’s extracted from rice bran and only in small amounts, the price tends to be higher.
•Harder to find – It’s not as mainstream, so depending on where you live, it may not be available everywhere.
•Mild flavor – Because it’s almost tasteless and odorless, some people feel it’s lacking in aroma or richness.
•Calories are the same – Like other oils, there’s no real calorie advantage.
•Might not suit everyone – Some people may find rice-bran-derived compounds (like γ-oryzanol) don’t agree with their system, occasionally leading to mild digestive issues.
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At the end of the day, no matter which oil you choose, the important thing is to enjoy cooking!
Type of Oil | Recommended Uses | Oxidation Tendency | Storage | Heat Tolerance |
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Olive Oil | Salads, marinades, Western dishes | ★★ (Relatively stable) |
Room temperature, dark place | Up to about 180℃ |
Canola Oil | Stir-frying, deep-frying, everyday use | ★★ (Moderately stable) |
Room temperature, dark place | Up to about 200℃ |
Salad Oil | Deep-frying, stir-frying, prep work | ★★★ (Oxidizes easily) |
Room temperature, dark place | Up to about 200℃ |
Sesame Oil | Asian dishes, namul, finishing aroma | ★★ (Relatively stable) |
Room temperature, dark place | Up to about 180℃ |
Rice Bran Oil | Deep-frying, stir-frying, versatile, dressings | ★ (Very stable) |
Room temperature, dark place | Up to about 230℃ (high heat tolerant) |
Coconut Oil | Baking, curries, ethnic dishes | ★ (Very stable) |
Room temperature, dark place (Liquefies in summer) |
Up to about 180℃ |
Flaxseed Oil / Perilla Oil | Salads, tofu, non-heated use | ★★★★ (Highly prone to oxidation) |
Refrigerate, use quickly | Not suitable for heating |