A finishing oil, not a cooking oil. Use a little at the end for aroma.
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Sesame Oil
A finishing oil, not a cooking oil. Use a little at the end for aroma.
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how to use sesame oil
Best pairings
- Ginger
- Onion
- Garlic
- Scallion
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame
- Chili crisp
- Lime
- Cabbage
- Chicken, salmon, shrimp, tofu, beef, or eggs
Common mistakes
- Using too much without balancing it with acid, sweetness, salt, or fat.
- Adding delicate aromatics too early and burning them.
- Forgetting the finishing layer: scallions, sesame, lime, herbs, or chili crisp.
Substitutions
- Fresh ginger: ginger paste or frozen grated ginger.
- Onion: shallot, scallion whites, red onion, sweet onion, or yellow onion.
- Soy sauce: tamari or coconut aminos.
- Sesame oil: toasted sesame seeds plus neutral oil, though the flavor is not identical.