Definition of sesame oil
: 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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For a tasty salmon marinade, mix miso with ingredients like mirin, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil.
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For the salmon burgers: To make the slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, sugar, lime juice, sesame seeds and salt.
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In a food processor, combine the remaining shrimp, the egg whites, sambal oelek, rice wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, cream, lemon zest, sesame oil, sugar and ½ teaspoon salt.
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In medium-sized bowl combine salmon, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions and sesame seeds.
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Add the ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil to the dish.
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Final assembly: Add par-fried rice to the shrimp mixture, along with fresh and dried basil, Maggi brand seasoning, sesame oil, beaten egg and bean sprouts.
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Add grains, soy sauce, sesame oil, and reserved kimchi juices; cook, tossing, until grains are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
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Make the braising liquid: In a saucepan, combine the juice, sake, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, about 20 grinds of pepper, both forms of garlic, sesame oil, and 11/2 cups of water.
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First Known Use of sesame oil
1870
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medical Definition of sesame oil
: 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 — called also
benne oil, teel oil
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