The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for 16 Different Types of Meals

Safest oil for steaming

The beauty of steaming is that you don’t need oil at all, but here’s a trick: “When steaming, coat the steamer with oil before adding your veggies to create a natural, non-stick surface and avoid getting food stuck onto the steamer,” says Kohlmeyer. Grapeseed oil is great for coating purposes, he says, because it greases without imparting any flavor. “This trick comes in handy for those sticky vegetables or Asian dumplings,” he says. “For steaming, definitely avoid a highly flavorful oil such as sesame or walnut oil.”