Why it works: Canola oil and onion are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 10% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,150 recipes. Both carry 2,4-decadienal, which smells seaweed. The science ↓
Oniony Steak Fries
Ingredients
Directions
Toss frozen steak fries, canola oil and onion soup mix together.
Cook according to fries package directions.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Soup | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Canola oil + oniontop 10% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,150 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
What each ingredient does
- Frozen steak fries
- Form the main body of the dish, cooking to a crisp, golden exterior and fluffy interior.
- Canola oil
- Conducts heat and helps the fries brown and crisp evenly while carrying the seasoning.
- Onion soup mix
- Adds savory onion flavor and salt that cling to the fries as they cook.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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