sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
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Something as simple as, honestly a sriracha and a bit of sesame oil does wonders, and Kewpie mayo, things like that.
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Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025
Photographed by Shina Peng Around the world, preparations are currently underway for the Lunar New Year—whether that’s adding the final splash of sesame oil to a dumpling filling, or stuffing red envelopes with wads of crisp cash.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
There’s a time and a place for a splash of sesame oil, or some fancy hazelnut oil, but for everyday salads, keep it simple.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Cascio prefers tearing the cabbage by hand rather than using a knife because the rougher edges absorb more of the sesame oil.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025
Photographed by Shina Peng Around the world, preparations are currently underway for the Lunar New Year—whether that’s adding the final splash of sesame oil to a dumpling filling, or stuffing red envelopes with wads of crisp cash.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
There’s a time and a place for a splash of sesame oil, or some fancy hazelnut oil, but for everyday salads, keep it simple.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Cascio prefers tearing the cabbage by hand rather than using a knife because the rougher edges absorb more of the sesame oil.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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