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extra-virgin adjective[ before noun ] (alsoextra virgin)uk /ˌek.strə ˈvɜː.dʒɪn/ us /ˌek.strə ˈvɝː.dʒɪn/ Extra-virgin oil, usually olive oil, has the best quality and flavour because it is produced only by crushing the cold fruit and not by using any heat or chemicals: extra-virgin olive oilMake a dressing with three parts extra-virgin olive oil and one part balsamic vinegar. Heat the pan and add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. You'll need 5 tbsp of good-quality extra-virgin olive oil. This extra-virgin oil has won prizes for its sweet, fruity flavour. I tend to use non-virgin olive oil for cooking and save expensive extra virgin oil for salad dressings and drizzling onto soups. Try the sweet, nutty flavour of extra-virgin rapeseed oil instead of olive oil. Extra-virgin coconut oil is not only good for you, but also tastes delicious. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Fats & oils in food & cooking argan oil bergamot beurre noisette brown butter butter corn oil cottonseed oil creamed coconut deep fat drawn butter leaf lard margarine milk fat non-greasy nut butter unbuttered unsaturated vanaspati vegetable oil virgin |