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.
Used for
- stir-fries
- noodles
- marinate
- dressings
In the kitchen
- drizzle
- add at end
- whisk into sauce
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