Rapsöl

rapeseed oil; canola oil

noun RAPS-oel Rare

Usage Note

Rapsöl is rapeseed/canola oil — the most widely used cooking oil in Germany for everyday frying and baking. It has a neutral flavour and a high proportion of unsaturated fats, making it cheaper and more prevalent than olive oil in German households.

Examples

"Das Gemüse in etwas Rapsöl bei mittlerer Hitze anbraten."

Natural Translation

Sauté the vegetables in a little rapeseed oil over medium heat.

Literal Translation

The vegetables in some rapeseed-oil at medium heat sauté.

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