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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
Phane Stir-fry with Vegetables
Botswana
35 minutes
Yeongeun Jorim
South Korea
55 minutes
Bánh Bao
Vietnam
2 hours 45 minutes
Samgak Kimbap
South Korea
45 minutes
Taiwanese Three Cup Squid
Taiwan
25 minutes
Taiwanese Braised Duck with Ginger and Scallion
Taiwan
1 hour 50 minutes
Kitoza
Madagascar
24-48 hours (plus optional cooking)
Yangnyeom Chicken
South Korea
1 hour 5 minutes
Gamja Jorim
South Korea
45 minutes
Mine Frite
Mauritius
45 minutes
Poulet à la Citronnelle
Mauritius
55 minutes
🔄 Substitutes
- Tahini thinned with neutral oil
- Walnut oil
🍽️ Pairs Well With
Soy sauceGingerGarlicRiceNoodles