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Sesame oil

Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil. Oil made from raw seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used as a cooking oil. Oil made from toasted seeds is used for its distinctive nutty aroma and taste, although it may be unsuitable for frying, which makes it taste burnt and bitter. Sesame seeds are protected by a capsule which bursts only when the seeds are completely ripe, a process called dehiscence. The dehiscence time tends to vary, so farmers cut plants by hand and place them together in an upright position to continue ripening, until all the capsules have opened.

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Sesame Oil: Everything You Need to Know - The Woks of Life

Toasted sesame oil (zhīma yóu, 芝麻油) is a key ingredient in Chinese cooking and Asian cooking in general. Find out more about how to use it in your cooking...
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Toasted sesame oil (Chamgireum) - Maangchi’s Korean cooking ingredients

A signature ingredient in Korean cooking, this deeply nutty oil has a rich, distinctive toasty flavor. It's made with milled sesame seeds, and it's rich, nutty flavor makes dishes come alive. Korean sesame oil is different from the plain (untoasted) sesame...
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Sesame Oil Recipes

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Sesame oil recipes - BBC Food

Sesame seed oil is derived from sesame seeds. It's one of the most distinctive, fragrant and flavourful oils you'll find, with a slightly sweet, nutty flavour that's enhanced by toasting the seeds. Sesame seed oil is essential in oriental dishes: don't...
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Easy Sesame Oil Chicken - Rasa Malaysia

Sesame Oil Chicken - The most aromatic and delicious braised chicken ever, with loads of sesame oil and ginger. A homey dinner in 20 mins...
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6 Ways to Make the Most of Toasted Sesame Oil

Toasted sesame oil is a flavor booster that adds a touch of umami to everything...
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Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry Recipe: How to Make It

Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for fresh sugar snap peas. This quick-to-cook recipe will complement most any entree, including ham, lamb, chicken or fish. Best of...
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Sesame Chicken - Jo Cooks

Delicious Sesame Chicken in a sweet and savory sauce that's crispy on the outside and moist on the inside! Perfect as lunch over rice...
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How to Cook Bok Choy - Spend With Pennies

Bok Choy is a simple dish. Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, & chili flakes, it's so easy to learn how to cook bok choy...
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Asian Sesame Dressing - RecipeTin Eats

Fantastic Asian Sesame Dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and sugar. Keeps for 3 weeks. Use for Asian Slaws, leafy greens and noodle salads...
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How to Properly Store Cooking Oil, According to Experts

Learn how to properly all of your cooking oils, including olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, and more, according to tips from experts...
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Ginger-Lemongrass Broth with Noodles, Silken Tofu, and Broccoli

This comforting soup will ward away the common cold, and bring some warmth to the dinner table. It features a lemongrass-scented chicken broth, silken tofu, and vitamin c-packed broccolini...
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Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust ~Sweet & Savory

Sesame crusted seared Ahi tuna is one of those effortless dishes that never fails to impress. It’s elegant and makes quite the presentation, but is simple...
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Healthier 20 Minute Sesame Chicken | Gimme Delicious

Finger lickin' sesame chicken is sticky, sweet, savory and super easy to make. Forget about take-out because this healthier version is 1000x better than any restaurant sesame chicken and comes together in 20 minutes. Last...
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Ginger and Sesame Oil Chicken - Barefeet in the Kitchen

When I first saw this recipe posted on Shu Han’s blog, Mummy I Can Cook, I couldn’t help grinning. She has a photo of the original recipe from her mom. The recipe was written in a crowded mix of her mom’s Chinese and English. She described this as one...
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Sesame Vinaigrette

Give your salads additional flavor with this easy, homemade sesame vinaigrette...
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Sesame Noodles - Jo Cooks

These Sesame Noodles are made with just a handful of simple ingredients and 10 minutes. Boil your noodles, mix the sauce, toss, and enjoy...
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Favorite Fried Rice! | Gimme Some Oven

This easy fried rice recipe only takes 15 minutes to make, it's easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, and it's SO delicious...
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Easy Japanese Sesame Salad Dressing Recipe

This version of the classic Japanese sesame dressing doesn't include mayonnaise, but still has all of the signature ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil, which adds tons of flavor...
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Sesame Beef (Best Chinese Stir-Fry Recipe) - Rasa Malaysia

Sesame Beef is a simple and flavorful Chinese beef stir-fry with tender beef coated in a delightful soy sesame brown sugar sauce. This recipe is so irresistible, you'll be craving for seconds...
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Sesame-Soy Green Beans Recipe | MyRecipes

Learn how to make Sesame-Soy Green Beans. MyRecipes has 70,000+ tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook...
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Sandwich bread with sesame oil and cheese - Sourdough&Olives

A perfect sandwich bread for toasting. The flavors of sesame oil, cheese, butter, and sourdough will make success on the breakfast table...
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Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Oil

A delicious and quick spinach saute is a nice addition to any meal...
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Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

This versatile vinaigrette combines sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and green onions for a quick and easy salad dressing. Serve over torn romaine lettuce...
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Sesame Ginger Dressing - Spend With Pennies

Homemade Sesame Ginger Dressing is made with sriracha, sesame oil & rice wine vinegar. This easy concoction will give your salads an Asian flair...
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Toasted Sesame Asian Salad Dressing Recipe

Toasted Sesame Asian Salad Dressing is a light & healthy vinaigrette recipe made with fresh ginger and sesame oil that is perfect for your salads...
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Hummus With Sesame Oil Recipe — The Mom 100

No tahini? No problem! Get a simple recipe for hummus without tahini: sesame oil makes a terrific substitute in this delicious 10-minute dip...
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Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus | Ambitious Kitchen

Flavorful sesame garlic roasted asparagus is cooked to crunchy perfection. This easy asparagus recipe comes together in just 20 minutes...
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Coleslaw with Sesame Seeds and Daikon Recipe

Michael Kramer uses soy sauce, sesame oil and daikon to give this coleslaw a Japanese accent...
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27 Noodle Recipes to Riff With

These noodle recipes are some of our favorites, featuring Japanese ramen, soba, and udon, to Sichuan Biang Biang noodles, Thai pad kee mao, and Filipino pancit. Learn how to make egg noodles, rice noodles, sesame noodles, and sweet potato noodles for...
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Sesame Ginger Dressing | Ambitious Kitchen

Easy, healthy homemade sesame ginger dressing made with simple ingredients. Perfect for adding to salads or using as a marinade...
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Sesame Garlic Fried Tofu Recipe | Table for Two

This crispy sesame garlic fried tofu recipe is pan-fried in sesame oil and then tossed in a sweet and sticky, spicy honey garlic sauce...
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Sesame Oil Chicken (Ma You Ji) | Saveur

Mild and faintly sweet, Chinese rice wine is the standard cooking liquid and sauce for this staple Taiwanese dish...

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