sesame oil

American  

noun

1. a yellow oil expressed from the seeds of the sesame, used in cooking, as a vehicle for medicines, and in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics.

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Etymology

Origin of sesame oil

First recorded in 1865–70

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sesame oil

Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

TJ’s take on a classic Vietnamese dish includes minced and fried shrimp and veggies that are generously seasoned with a blend of ginger, garlic, sesame oil and lemongrass.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2025

She noted that one favorite of hers is crumbled tofu and roasted broccoli with garlic, lemon zest and roasted sesame oil.

From Salon ● May 21, 2025

The one that appears to have gripped users in Iceland uses sesame oil and rice vinegar, but sometimes Logan mixes in cream cheese, avocado, and even smoked salmon.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2024

I told him yes anyway, I really wanted to make it, so we drove all the way to the Asian supermarket to get adzuki beans and sesame oil.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller