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 the Peanut Sauce: 1 cup honey roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 T tamari soy sauce.
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Stir in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.
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Reduce speed to medium and, with motor running, gradually stream in vegetable oil and sesame oil.
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Toss with tamari, sesame oil, minced ginger, jalapeño and scallions to order.
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Combine the garlic and the rice vinegar in a liquid measuring cup, then add the salt, soy sauce and both sesame oils, whisking to form an emulsified dressing.
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In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey and tamarind paste.
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In 2-quart baking dish, whisk soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ginger and black pepper; add salmon turning to coat.
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Combine the soy sauce, honey, mirin, sesame oil, and Sriracha in a zip-close plastic bag.
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First Known Use of sesame oil
1870
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sesame oil
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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