Coconut milk/cream (kati): a rich and creamy liquid derived from the grated flesh of mature coconuts; contains mostly saturated fat; used in Thai recipes, both sweet and savory
Lard: a type of fat obtained from the rendered and purified fat tissue of pigs; used in deep-frying due to its high smoke point and unique flavor profile
Palm oil: derived from the fruit of the palm tree through a pressing pro- cess; is well suited for grilling and stir-frying
Peanut oil: a vegetable oil extracted from peanuts; is known for its high smoke point and is used for various cooking meth- ods, including stir-frying, grilling, and deep-frying
Soybean oil: a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean and used in stir-frying and grilling