sesame oil

noun

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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Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the Chili Crunch and seasoned Salts (in savory, spicy and tingly varieties], soy sauce and sesame oil, more new products launching this fall. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 Add soy sauce, olive oil and sesame oil, and mix really well. — Karena Armstrong, WSJ, 25 June 2021 This bestselling cream from Clarins, containing soothing sesame oil and Japanese mulberry extract, is a royal favorite. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 10 Sep. 2021 The best online grocery stores are taking the place of the weekly pilgrimage to the farmers market, the after-work dash to the butcher, the biweekly trips to the local supermarket and the Asian market that stocks the good brand of sesame oil. — Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2021 On a recent evening Randy researched a recipe for the sort of kimchi stir fry his mother once made for them and set out for supplies: green onion and seaweed, red pepper powder and a tin of sesame oil. — New York Times, 10 June 2021 Branzino is first steamed, then charcoal-grilled and served over a bed of white kimchi, with a vial of sesame oil. — John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 Make the sate: In a large bowl or gallon-size resealable bag, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar and coriander. — Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2021 The marinade combines soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and usually a sweetener like sugar or honey. — Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 27 Aug. 2021

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sesame oil

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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