sesame oil
noun
: 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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Transfer stir-fry to a platter or large shallow bowl and drizzle with sesame oil.
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, heat half the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Its ingredient list includes everything from shea butter, sesame oil and myrrh, delivering all the nourishments that our hands crave regardless of the weather outside.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic until smooth.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, heat half the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Its ingredient list includes everything from shea butter, sesame oil and myrrh, delivering all the nourishments that our hands crave regardless of the weather outside.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic until smooth.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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