Sesame oil

A dark, intensely nutty oil pressed from toasted sesame seeds. Use as a finishing drizzle, not for frying — its delicate flavour burns off fast in a hot pan.

Sesame oil

Used for

  • stir-fries
  • noodles
  • marinate
  • dressings

In the kitchen

  • drizzle
  • add at end
  • whisk into sauce

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