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sesame oil
Oil extracted from sesame seeds, used for flavoring and cooking in Asian cuisine.
仕上げに胡麻油を回しかける。
Drizzle sesame oil over the dish as a finishing touch.
回しかける describes drizzling in a circular motion
胡麻油の香りが食欲をそそる。
The aroma of sesame oil stimulates the appetite.
中華料理には胡麻油がよく使われる。
Sesame oil is commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
胡麻油 is oil extracted from sesame seeds, widely used in East Asian cooking. Also commonly written as ごま油 or ゴマ油.
TYPES:
- 焙煎ごま油: roasted sesame oil — dark brown, strong nutty aroma, used as a finishing flavoring
- 太白ごま油: unroasted sesame oil — light, mild, used for general cooking and frying
USAGE:
The roasted variety is most common in Japanese home cooking. It is typically drizzled over dishes at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma (香り). A key seasoning in Chinese (中華料理) and Korean (韓国料理) cuisine as well.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 胡麻油で炒める: to stir-fry in sesame oil
- 胡麻油を回しかける: to drizzle sesame oil (in a circular motion)