A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A liquid oil: toasted sesame oil is brown with a roasted aroma; oil from unroasted seeds can be almost colorless and mild. It is not the thick paste made by grinding sesame seeds.
In the kitchen
Used to fry Erduoyan cake.
Distinct from sesame paste.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有香油吗？
Does this dish contain Sesame oil?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
