Substitute Neutral oil + optional pinch of salt for Ghee
What ghee does in a recipe: Lactose-free clarified butter with high smoke point and nutty flavor.
Neutral oil + optional pinch of salt
per 1 cup ghee
US3/4 cup oil (coconut for solids)
Metric170 ml
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Same smoke point, no dairy notes.
What changes: Loses the nutty flavor
Best for: High-heat frying
More options: all 2 Ghee substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Neutral oil + optional pinch of salt for Ghee?
- per 1 cup ghee — US: 3/4 cup oil (coconut for solids). Metric: 170 ml.
- Why does Neutral oil + optional pinch of salt work as a Ghee substitute?
- Same smoke point, no dairy notes.
- What changes when you use Neutral oil + optional pinch of salt instead of Ghee?
- Loses the nutty flavor
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