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Sesame Oil
Also known as: aceite de sésamo, goma-abura
Nutty, aromatic oil essential to Asian cooking. Light sesame oil for cooking; toasted (dark) sesame oil for finishing and flavor.
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Origin
Asia/Africa
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Storage
Refrigerate toasted sesame oil after opening
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Shelf Life
6 months opened
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Add toasted sesame oil at end of cooking
- ✓A little goes a long way
- ✓Light sesame oil has higher smoke point for cooking
📖 Recipes with Sesame Oil
Hong Kong Style Stuffed Squid
Hong Kong
1 hour 15 minutes
Taiwanese Shrimp Rolls
Taiwan
45 minutes
Phane Stir-fry with Vegetables
Botswana
35 minutes
Taiwanese Stinky Tofu
Taiwan
25 minutes
Yeongeun Jorim
South Korea
55 minutes
Cambodian Banana Blossom Salad
Cambodia
30 minutes
Bánh Bao
Vietnam
2 hours 45 minutes
Samgak Kimbap
South Korea
45 minutes
Surinamese Fai Fai
Suriname
40 minutes
Kip met Bamigroenten
Suriname
45 minutes
Taiwanese Three Cup Squid
Taiwan
25 minutes
Taiwanese Braised Duck with Ginger and Scallion
Taiwan
1 hour 50 minutes
🔄 Substitutes
- Tahini thinned with neutral oil
- Walnut oil
🍽️ Pairs Well With
Soy sauceGingerGarlicRiceNoodles