Vegetable Shortening
Vegetable Shortening is a vegetable ingredient used for flavor, color, or body. Cut size controls how fast it cooks, while surface dryness helps when browning matters.
Identity
Vegetable
Cut size controls cooking speed.
Small cuts soften quickly and spread flavor through a dish. Larger pieces keep more bite and shape. Dry the surface when browning matters, then season after tasting.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Vegetable Shortening reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Vegetable Shortening -> Peanut Oil
4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Acceptable
Peanut Oil -> Vegetable Shortening
2 quarts peanut oil or vegetable shortening
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: The Best Korean Fried Chicken