Olive oil (pure / light)

aceite de oliva · olive oil (pure / light)

Flavor and role

Refined olive oil blended with virgin olive oil. Milder in flavor with a higher smoke point than extra-virgin, suited to sauteing and roasting.

Smoke point

210℃

Typical dishes and uses

Sauteing for Mediterranean dishes such as paella, ratatouille, menemen, tagine, bolognese and Marry Me Chicken

Substitutes

Replace 1:1 with extra-virgin olive oil (on lower heat) or vegetable oil.

Storage

Keep in a dark place at room temperature and use within 6 months of opening.

Main countries

Spain · Italy · Tunisia

Used in this book

Albóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)Chicken VesuvioCuban Sandwich (Cubano)Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)Ossobuco alla MilanesePuerto Rican PastelónPeri-Peri ChickenSpanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas)Cuban Yuca con MojoAlbóndigas in Saffron-Almond Sauce with PicadaBourguignon Ragù PappardelleBifana Loaded Fries with Garlic-Mustard MayoMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleDry-Brined Chicken Vesuvio with Lemon-Butter Pan SauceIbérico Ham Croquetas with Infused MilkOvernight Mojo Roast Pork CubanoCrispy Chickpea Hummus Toast with Jammy EggCrispy lahmacun bulgur bowlOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilaneseOsso Buco Sliders with Gremolata MayoPastelón with Alcaparrado Picadillo and Cheddar CustardTriple-cooked patatas bravas with homemade alioliSpanish Chorizo and Chicken PlovTower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsBaked Mini Tortilla Bites with Brava and Alioli DipsChorizo & Prawn Yangzhou Fried Rice, Spanish Style

Updated 2026-10-10