Cooking with coconut oil involves using coconut oil as a cooking fat or oil. Coconut oil is a type of vegetable oil extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. It has a distinct taste and aroma and is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Coconut oil is rich in saturated fats, particularly lauric acid, which has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It is also a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily absorbed and converted into energy by the body. Some studies suggest that coconut oil may have potential health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.