sesame oil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sesame oil
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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His original recipe—featuring a sliced cucumber, soy sauce, MSG, sesame oil, sugar and a few other ingredients—has been viewed more than 12 million times.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Add unexpected flavors like ginger, sesame oil, yuzu or even pomegranate molasses.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 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
Besides the different soup stocks and flavors, onions, grated garlic, ginger or sesame oil can be added for extra punch.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The servant cooked the morsels in sesame oil, and the wonderful aroma made Wei laugh.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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