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How to Cook with Toasted Sesame Oil?

It is ideal for seasoning salads, soups, or vinaigrettes, adding a subtle and gourmet note. In Asian cuisine, it is commonly used for stir-frying, grilling, or marinating vegetables, meats, or fish, bringing a touch of sweetness and a slightly toasted flavor. Sesame oil is also an excellent choice for preparing sauces, especially for noodles, sushi, or wok dishes.

Recipe Ideas for Cooking with Sesame Oil

• - Sesame Popcorn: drizzle freshly popped popcorn with a splash of sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of salt;
• - Asian Vinaigrette: mix a spoonful of sesame oil with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a touch of grated ginger;
• - Sesame Noodles: toss cooked noodles with a sauce made from sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, and rice vinegar.

The Sweetness of Sesame

Sesame oil is characterized by its mild and slightly nutty taste, with a hint of warmth. The subtle flavor of roasted sesame gives the oil a light yet deep aroma, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and character. Its silky texture makes it a pleasure to use, both for seasoning and cooking, while preserving the richness of its natural flavors.

About the Botany of Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is extracted from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), an herbaceous plant of the Pedaliaceae family. Native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia, this annual plant can grow up to a meter tall and produces small capsules containing oil-rich seeds. These seeds, which can be white, golden, or black depending on the variety, are cold-pressed or lightly toasted before extraction, depending on the type of oil desired.

A Treasure of Asian Cuisine

Sesame is one of the world’s oldest crops, cultivated for thousands of years in Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean regions. Sesame oil holds a special place in Asian cuisine, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea, where it is valued for its flavor and nutritional benefits.