Sesame oil : Our Recipe Ideas

All recipes with sesame oil

Here you'll find all the recipes published by our food experts that include sesame oil among their ingredients.

Sesame oil is a vegetable oil highly prized in cooking for its intense, subtly nutty flavor.

Native to Asia, sesame oil is widely used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Indian cuisines. It’s perfect for seasoning dishes, sauces, marinades, and salad dressings.

It’s also used for high-temperature cooking and adds an exotic touch to dishes.

Want to learn more? Read our article Sesame Oil in the Kitchen: Origins, Nutritional Benefits, and Preparation, and you’ll discover useful and fascinating information about the origins, culinary uses, and nutritional properties of this product!

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My Easy Homemade Ramen

Here’s my delicious recipe for homemade Japanese ramen. With this recipe, you’ll see that it’s not that hard to make this ramen noodle soup on your own. By making your own ramen, you can choose ...

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Japanese Miso and Lemon Vinaigrette

Here’s my miso and lemon vinaigrette—a unique and flavorful alternative to traditional vinaigrette. This dressing will add a touch of Asian flair to your salads or steamed vegetables (endives, ...

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My Easy Beef Bobun

I made this beef bo bun recipe and we really enjoyed it, so I’m sharing it here! Beef bo bun is an iconic dish in Vietnamese cuisine, somewhere between a salad and a full meal. It’s a fresh, ...

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Honey-Ginger Confit Pork Belly

Here is my recipe for honey-ginger confit pork belly, which we made for Christmas dinner this year. Cooking and Side Dishes This pork belly marinated overnight in a soy sauce mixture with honey, ...

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Vietnamese Chicken, Shrimp, and Grapefruit Salad

I adapted this recipe for a Vietnamese salad with chicken, shrimp, and grapefruit from the famous book . It’s a salad that’s complete, healthy, and filling—perfect for a summer lunch. The dressing ...

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Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms

Today I’d like to share my recipe for pan-fried shiitake mushrooms—delicious and quick to make. is an Asian mushroom known for its woody, umami flavor, as well as its many nutritional and medicinal ...

China

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Chinese cabbage and chicken bites

Here is the recipe for these little Chinese cabbage and chicken bites. It’s originally based on a recipe by Jamie Oliver. It’s a delicious dish for a cocktail party or as a starter for an ...