Toasted Sesame Oil
Gourmet & Specialty Oil
Origin: Japan
Flavor: tremendous depth of sesame flavor
Complements: stir fry, vegetables, chicken, salad, tofu, rice
Balsamic Pairings: 18-Year Traditional, Pomegranate, Sicilian Lemon, Blood Orange, Persian Lime, Honey Ginger, Grapefruit, Honey Serrano, Sicilian Lemon
Ideas:
1. Instead of topping a soup with heavy cream or yogurt, add a swirl or toasted sesame oil to the bowl after serving.
2. Add a little toasted sesame oil to vinaigrettes to boost the flavor.
3. Whisk a little peanut butter, sesame seed oil, ginger, and tamari together, then add it to cooked, strained rice noodles.
4. Hit popcorn with some toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, a little salt, and nutritional yeast.