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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.


Etymology

Origin of sesame oil

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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We started with a refreshing cucumber salad dressed in chili and sesame oil, then moved on to Kurobuta pork soup dumplings, shrimp and Kurobuta pork spicy wontons and more — each bite expertly balanced and juicy.

From Salon

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

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

From Salon

Add unexpected flavors like ginger, sesame oil, yuzu or even pomegranate molasses.

From Salon

It comes after social media influencers in the small Nordic country began sharing a salad recipe of grated cucumbers, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar and chilli oil.

From BBC