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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.
Also written as ごま油 or ゴマ油. Two main types:
- 焙煎ごま油 (roasted sesame oil) - dark, strong aroma, used as flavoring
- 太白ごま油 (unroasted sesame oil) - light, mild, used for cooking
Often added at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma. Key ingredient in Korean (韓国料理) and Chinese cooking.