daniellecross Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 So I have been pretty strictly paleo for almost two weeks. I had a couple beers during a birthday party last weekend but have not wavered in the food department. Thankfully I didn't go through the carb flu that is talked about and have overall been feeling great, I even managed to drop 5 pounds so far. Upon my research over the internet I came across recipe for paleo chicken nuggets, which is basically just ground chicken with egg and spices, and zucchini fries. Some recipes say to use almond flour and some omit it, I imagine it's for the breading effect. Question is, has anyone had any experience frying in coconut oil? I wanted to use it for the zucchini chips but have never used it to fry anything. Also, would you go with or without the almond flour for the nuggets. I am in the mood for an "indulgent" night but I don't want to wreck the work I've been doing. Side note - I was having a major sugar moment last week and decided to slice up a banana and saute it in coconut oil and finished it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Divine! The natural sugars in the banana gave it a fantastic crunch. Perfect replacement for processed snacks. Throw them in the freezer for a few minutes and you've got yourself a few slices of heaven. Quote Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Most paleo eaters use coconut oil fairly often. It's probably the best of the bunch. Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I've been using coconut oil to cook with for years and I find its probably the best (next to lard, tallow, etc). Quote TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
Anivair Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I use coconut oil and lard and tallow. I will say that if you find a place that will give you animal bits that rendering lard and tallow is both easy and cheap. I get heaps of tallow for pennies. Quote Level 3 Human Ranger STR: 9 DEX: 5.25 STA: 14.5 CON: 5.5 WIS: 16 CHA: 5.5 My Current Challenge Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I use coconut oil and lard and tallow. I will say that if you find a place that will give you animal bits that rendering lard and tallow is both easy and cheap. I get heaps of tallow for pennies. I need to find such a place. I end up buying from a local store... Quote TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
franchise Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I need to find such a place. I end up buying from a local store...Do you have a butcher? Or a meat person that comes to a farmer's market? You may have to ask for it in advance, but that would be where I would start. Quote Rebecca www.rebeccasbusiness.blogspot.com www.shadowofgreatness.com https://www.facebook.com/InTheShadowOfGreatness Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Do you have a butcher? Or a meat person that comes to a farmer's market? You may have to ask for it in advance, but that would be where I would start. I do but live in a city where all of those options are already taken up - waiting lists are completely full. I will try again, this is a good reminder for me. Quote TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
franchise Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I do but live in a city where all of those options are already taken up - waiting lists are completely full. I will try again, this is a good reminder for me. Ah, gotcha.I wonder if you could order online, somewhere like US Wellness Meats or White Oak Pastures? Quote Rebecca www.rebeccasbusiness.blogspot.com www.shadowofgreatness.com https://www.facebook.com/InTheShadowOfGreatness Link to comment
CAlexRose Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ah, gotcha.I wonder if you could order online, somewhere like US Wellness Meats or White Oak Pastures? I just checked US Wellness Meats and they do have it! Thanks for the tips! Quote TwitterrLevel 1 Rebel Challenge Link to comment
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