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Sesame oil

About the ingredient sesame oil. Including 1,029 recipes with sesame oil, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is sesame oil?

Sesame oil (also known as  gingelly oil  or  til oil) is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Chinese, Korean, and to a lesser extent Southeast Asian cuisine.

Small amounts of sesame oil impact a rich and nutty flavor that greatly enhances dishes.

Cooking

Despite sesame oil's high proportion (41%) of polyunsaturated (Omega-6) fatty acids, it is least prone, among cooking oils with high smoke points, to turn rancid when kept in the open. This is due to the natural antioxidants present in the oil. 

Light sesame oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for deep-frying, while heavy (dark) sesame oil (from roasted sesame seeds) has a slightly lower smoke point and is unsuitable for deep-frying.

Instead it can be used for the stir-frying of meats or vegetables, or for the making of an omelette.

Most in Asia use Roasted Sesame Oil for seasoning, particularly in East Asian cuisine.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tablespoon (13g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 114Calories from Fat 117
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.0g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 0.0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Sesame oil is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Sesame oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does sesame oil weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tablespoon 13 grams
1 cup 218 grams
1 teaspoon 4 grams

Fats and Oils

In Chinese:香油
British (UK) term:
en français:huile de sésame
en español:aceite de sésamo

Recipes using sesame oil

There are 1029 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Honey-Sesame Roasted Cocktail Wieners
Honey-Sesame Roasted Cocktail Wieners
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Kick those Little Smokies up a notch with an Asian-inspired Honey-Sesame glaze. Oven-roasting brings it together for sweet-salty cocktail sausage bites that your holiday guests will love.

Easy Sweet and Sour Veggie Salad
Easy Sweet & Sour Veggie Salad
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Sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots, wood ears and smoked tofu are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce and Korean chili pepper. A very tasty side dish that goes well with all your favorite Korean dishes or most of the main courses.

Sour Cabbage Salad
Sour Cabbage Salad
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This salad fits to pierogi with the meat filling. You may also try it with fried or grilled fish.

Roasted Korean Sticky Cocktail Sausages
Roasted Korean Sticky Cocktail Sausages
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These Korean sticky cocktail sausages are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines sweet and gently spicy flavors with the salty taste of sausages.

Asian Salad Nicoise
Asian Salad Nicoise
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This Nicoise Salad is a beautiful play off its French counterpart. It keeps the traditional string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs and tuna, but it adds an Asian inspired dressing that elevates this salad to the next level. By changing the usual white potatoes to sweet potatoes, it becomes a healthier version of the recipe. Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins and minerals than regular potatoes and they have fewer calories. Add in the Omega-3 benefits in the tuna, the protein of the eggs, and fibre-packed beans, and you have got a power packed lunch that tastes like a million dollars. This recipe will certainly be singing to your taste buds tuna.

Favorite Beef and Broccoli
Favorite Beef & Broccoli
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Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!

Loaded Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Miso Orange Dressing
Loaded Vegetable & Quinoa Salad with Miso Orange Dressing
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A wide variety of fresh vegetables and quinoa are tossed with a salty and sweet miso orange dressing. Serve it as a refreshingly nutritious side dish or a vegetarian/vegan main course.

Protein Pancakes
Protein Pancakes
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Spiced Hummus
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Hummus Marinade
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Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles with Veggies
Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles with Veggies
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A flavorful and filling dish is great for a quick week-night meal. It's healthy and nutritious enough as well.

Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles with Veggies
Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles with Veggies
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A flavorful and filling dish is great for a quick week-night meal. It's healthy and nutritious enough as well.

Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder
Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder
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Shiitake and Veggie Stew with Garlic-Black Bean Sacue
Shiitake & Veggie Stew with Garlic-Black Bean Sacue
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Shiitake mushrooms, a few different vegetables, garlic-black bean sauce, and glass noodles make this soup packed with great flavors and nutrients. Enjoy it with a refreshing and light salad aside.

Smashed Radishes in Soy Dressing
Smashed Radishes in Soy Dressing
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Authentic Chinese side dish that combines the peppery flavor of radishes with a savory, slightly tangy with a hint of sweet soy dressing. The radishes are gleefully smashed allowing them to soak up the flavors of the dressing.

Minced Meat Cutlets with White Radish and Sesame
Minced Meat Cutlets with White Radish & Sesame
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Polish-style fried meatballs or hamburgers literally called ground cutlets (pol. kotlety mielone). My latest rendition contains white radish, sesame seeds, and cilantro leaves. It is far away from home, but I think it's healthy to travel from time to time. My cutlets are served with potatoes, yoghurt, dill, and Bayou Carlin coleslaw. The salad recipe is taken from RecipeLand. Quick and easy dinner to prepare.

Roasted Tofu With Oyster Mushroom Gravy
Roasted Tofu With Oyster Mushroom Gravy
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Using this lovely way to cook tofu, you will be amazed by the flavored texture tofu, serve with tasty mushroom gravy, it is a perfect dish.

Long White Radish and Arugula Salad
Long White Radish & Arugula Salad
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spicy.. fits to many meat or vegan dishes..

Skewered Tofu in a Soy, Ginger and Orange Marinade
Skewered Tofu in a Soy, Ginger & Orange Marinade
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Marinated tofu, mushrooms and vegetables are packed with Asian flavors, grilling adds extra smokiness. Not only your vegetarian family or friends love these tasty skewers, but also the meat-lovers. Using the firmest tofu will make a big difference on both texture and flavor!

Chilled Cucumber and Woodear Mushroom Salad
Chilled Cucumber & Woodear Mushroom Salad
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Nutritionally boost your day with this chilled cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad, it’s an effective way of getting flavour and nutrients rolled up into one meal. Eating cucumber, a chilled one especially, not only thaw any encumbrances in the digestive tract, but also goes flavourfully on the tongue. Wood ear mushroom, commonly sold in Asian markets, is a dear ingredient-mate of the cucumber in the cooking of this tantalizing salad. If you’re struggling to find wood ear mushrooms then Oyster mushrooms would be an excellent replacement. Furthermore if you don’t have access to Japanese cucumber, then the ordinary type of cucumber would be perfectly fitting too. Also if you’re buying them fresh, then instead of boiling, blanch them by dropping the oyster mushrooms into boiling water for 30 seconds to a minute at the most, then submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. The glossy look of this salad is not only pleasing on the eye, but contributes perfectly to a balanced diet. Wood ear is known for its ability to reduce cholesterol in the body, aid blood circulation, and improve melanin and keratin efficiency too. Cucumber will not be left behind as it can also help in weight loss, hydration, is good for eyesight, among other benefits. And if you take a look at the other ingredients, sesame seed, ginger, lime etc. you should definitely add this to your recipe book! Let us get into its preparation without further ado. Shall we….

Kung Pao
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Sichuan Fried Rice
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An easy yet flavorful sichuan fried rice is packed with goodness. A great week-day meal is all in one pot.

Vegetable Smoked Tofu Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing
Vegetable Smoked Tofu Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing
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Lots of fresh veggies and smoked tofu are tossed with a flavorful yet light soy-maple dressing.

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